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Popular rental locations in Cairns

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Cairns

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Car rental offers in Cairns

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Cairns.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric
Mitsubishi Mirage
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Mirage
Our best deals
  1. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Mirage
Our best deals
  1. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 31 /day
Toyota HiAce
Or similar
For example: Toyota HiAce
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 92 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 13 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 23 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 22 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 28 /day
MG 3 Core
Or similar
For example: MG 3 Core
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 21 /day
Kia Picanto
Or similar
For example: Kia Picanto
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 32 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 23 /day
  2. National Car Rental
    From £ 31 /day
MG 3 Core
Or similar
For example: MG 3 Core
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 30 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 34 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From £ 31 /day
  2. National Car Rental
    From £ 40 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 13 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 18 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 25 /day
MG 3 CORE
Or similar
For example: MG 3 CORE
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 15 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 28 /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 28 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
Suzuki Baleno
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Baleno
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 18 /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 31 /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 26 /day
Suzuki Baleno
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Baleno
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 22 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From £ 27 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
MG 5
Or similar
For example: MG 5
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 14 /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 19 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 23 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 30 /day
MG 5
Or similar
For example: MG 5
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 21 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 39 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 23 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 25 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
MG 5
Or similar
For example: MG 5
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 17 /day
MG HS
Or similar
For example: MG HS
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 18 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 26 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 27 /day
MG HS
Or similar
For example: MG HS
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 23 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 30 /day
MG 5
Or similar
For example: MG 5
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 25 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 26 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 61 /day
Skoda Scala
Or similar
For example: Skoda Scala
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 28 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 37 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From £ 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 27 /day
  2. Alamo
    From £ 32 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 34 /day
Subaru Outback
Or similar
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 29 /day
Subaru Outback
Or similar
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
FORD EVEREST
Or similar
For example: FORD EVEREST
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
LDV D90
Or similar
For example: LDV D90
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 32 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From £ 33 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 37 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From £ 38 /day
LDV T60 Dual Cab pick-up
Or similar
For example: LDV T60 Dual Cab pick-up
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 31 /day
LDV D90
Or similar
For example: LDV D90
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 41 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 31 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 35 /day
Audi Q3
Or similar
For example: Audi Q3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 33 /day
Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 39 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 33 /day
Skoda Kodiaq
Or similar
For example: Skoda Kodiaq
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From £ 34 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 38 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From £ 59 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 40 /day
  3. Hertz
    From £ 58 /day
Audi Q5
Or similar
For example: Audi Q5
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Hertz
    From £ 62 /day
Audi Q3
Or similar
For example: Audi Q3
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 38 /day
Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 37 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 38 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Subaru Outback
Or similar
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 29 /day
  2. Sixt
    From £ 55 /day
Skoda Octavia
Or similar
For example: Skoda Octavia
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 30 /day
Subaru Outback
Or similar
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
Skoda Octavia
Or similar
For example: Skoda Octavia
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 37 /day
Isuzu MU-X
Or similar
For example: Isuzu MU-X
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 66 /day
Isuzu MU-X
Or similar
For example: Isuzu MU-X
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 61 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 30 /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 33 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 35 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 38 /day
  3. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 40 /day
Toyota Commuter
Or similar
For example: Toyota Commuter
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 72 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 86 /day
Toyota Hiace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hiace
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 74 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 92 /day
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 206 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 129 /day
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 214 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 17 /day
  2. Budget
    From £ 31 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 31 /day
MG HS
Or similar
For example: MG HS
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 18 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 24 /day
  3. Alamo
    From £ 26 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 22 /day
  2. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 33 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 39 /day
MG ZS
Or similar
For example: MG ZS
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 20 /day
  2. Simba Car Hire
    From £ 29 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 32 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 37 /day
  3. Budget
    From £ 39 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 23 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 34 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 35 /day
MG HS
Or similar
For example: MG HS
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From £ 23 /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 27 /day
  3. Europcar
    From £ 30 /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From £ 24 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From £ 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From £ 36 /day
  3. Sixt
    From £ 37 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 33 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 38 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 38 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 39 /day
BYD Atto 3
Or similar
For example: BYD Atto 3
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 43 /day
Tesla Model Y
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model Y
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 43 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 46 /day
BYD Atto 3
Or similar
For example: BYD Atto 3
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From £ 45 /day
Tesla Model Y
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model Y
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From £ 50 /day
  2. Avis
    From £ 53 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From £ 72 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

Car rental companies in Cairns

Below are the car rental companies in Cairns with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Hertz

    9 (7736)
    From £ 31 / day

  • Budget

    8.8 (10446)
    From £ 26 / day

  • Alamo

    8.8 (9499)
    From £ 21 / day

  • Enterprise

    8.8 (2147)
    From £ 23 / day

  • Avis

    8.7 (6639)
    From £ 32 / day

  • Europcar

    8.4 (8961)
    From £ 24 / day

  • East Coast Car Rentals

    8.3 (141)
    From £ 17 / day

  • Sixt

    8.1 (3771)
    From £ 29 / day

  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3967)
    From £ 24 / day

  • Ace Rental Cars

    7.6 (15)
    From £ 23 / day

  • Bargain Car Rentals

    7 (24)
    From £ 13 / day

  • Thrifty

    4.4 (6051)
    From £ 25 / day

  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • National Car Rental

    8.3 (444)
    From £ 31 / day

  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (4007)
    No rates available

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.2 (4740)
    From £ 26 / day

  • Britz Motorhomes

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Mighty Cars & Campers

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Routes

    5.3 (6)
    No rates available

  • Simba Car Hire

    No reviews
    From £ 23 / day

  • CHEAPA

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.8/10 out of 1364

Great service.

Great service.
D
DARREN
Hertz Perth International Airport

The Thrifty address is incorrect

The Thrifty address is incorrect on 121carhire site. We had to track it down when we got to Campbelltown. Not near train station so with 2 large suitcases it was a pain... We managed to get a lift but please change it for the sake of others.
M
MICHAEL
Thrifty 23 Queen St

All good no complaints at

All good no complaints at all
J
JOHN
East Coast Car Rentals Sydney International Airport

Easy to use, good value

Easy to use, good value rental
K
KEVIN
Hertz Melbourne Airport - International Terminal

It was a useful access

It was a useful access point in a difficult market sector.
G
GARY WILSON
Europcar Nadi Airport

All good apart from incorrect

All good apart from incorrect location address for Thrifty, Campbelltown, NSW, Aus. Annoying.
M
MICHAEL
Thrifty Auckland Airport

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Car rental companies in and around Cairns

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Cairns

Available locations in Cairns:

Cairns Airport

Location information for Cairns

One of the best things about Australia is that it has some of the most exciting cities in the world. Take Cairns, for example. This city, located in Queensland, is where people go to if they want to see the Great Barrier Reef, which has always been hailed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. That means that this is also where several people learn to scuba diving and even deep sea diving. Also, Cairns is famous for its rugby tournaments. Rugby is said to be one of the most dangerous contact sports in the world. You can try to catch one of the amateur rugby games held in Cairns. It's also a great way to mingle with the locals and learn a bit about Australian culture. Cairns is also famous for its diverse wildlife. You can see a very wide variety of creatures there, from exotic birds to fearsome crocodiles. You can even see the famous kangaroos and koalas. However, if you want to really enjoy your stay, be sure to get a cheap car hire in Cairns. Indeed, a car hire in Cairns will surely make your vacation much more enjoyable since you will be more mobile, and thus more places will be accessible to you.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is 121CarHire.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

 Which car rental companies are compared by 121CarHire.com at this location?
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Sixt
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Thrifty
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Britz Motorhomes
  • Mighty Cars & Campers
  • Routes
  • Simba Car Hire
  • CHEAPA
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