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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns from ₱2,807

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Cairns with a pick-up date of 6/11 and drop-off date of 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Cairns

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cairns and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on March 15, 2026.
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In Cairns, there are 62 active rental locations from 33 car rental companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to rent in Cairns in the past week - currently priced from ₱2,807/day. View deals for 3 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compact

Compact

₱3,361+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,807+

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SUV

SUV

₱6,808+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱6,530+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱3,006+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₱4,399+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱5,462+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₱9,017+

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Compare car rental deals in Cairns by type

Here are the best Cairns small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Sentra₱3,361/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Found 03/14/26
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios₱4,490/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 03/14/26

Best car rental deals found in Cairns

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cairns. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cairns with an average daily rate of ₱5,118. Data was last updated on March 15, 2026.
Nissan Sentra₱2,807/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Found 03/14/26
Suzuki Jimny₱3,006/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Jimny
Found 03/14/26
Nissan Almera₱3,361/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 03/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Cairns?

For the best savings on car rentals in Cairns, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,386/day – about 5,180% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Cairns?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 8.9/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Budget
Budget
8.7

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns is February where you can expect to pay ₱1,909/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Cairns is July (₱4,056/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱2,624

February

₱1,909

March

₱2,028

April

₱3,161

May

₱2,028

June

₱2,505

July

₱4,056

August

₱2,744

September

₱2,803

October

₱2,624

November

₱2,326

December

₱3,519

What car do most people rent in Cairns?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Cairns are the following: SUV rentals (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Standard rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Economy rentals (Hyundai Accent or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Cairns?

Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second highest number of locations in Cairns at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Cairns

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns. Reviews were last updated on March 15, 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.9
Very good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.2

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Budget

8.7
Very good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

Alamo

8.7
Very good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 15, 2026.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cairns for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire is one of the top picks in Cairns. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱10,412 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns. Deals were last updated on March 15, 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₱37+).

Electric

Electric

₱119+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱48+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₱37+

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