Car rentals in Cairns CBD, Cairns

It costs C$ 140/day on average for a car rental in Cairns CBD. momondo users have also found prices as high as C$ 209/day and as low as C$ 97/day, which is a 54% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

At the moment, Cairns CBD’s cheapest rental car company is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where users have found prices for as low as C$ 97/day. You may also consider renting from Routes Car & Truck Rentals which is also one of the cheapest rental companies in the neighbourhood. Users have recently found prices at Routes Car & Truck Rentals for C$ 197/day.

The best car rental company in Cairns CBD is Hertz, which has a rating of 10.0/10 from 1 momondo user.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Cairns CBD are SUV sized cars. 46% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for C$ 120/day on average.

Consider renting a car in Cairns CBD for 30 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily rental cost for 30 days is C$ 56. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of C$ 466 and C$ 173, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Cairns CBD car rental will cost C$ 3,442 in total on average.

The best time to rent a car in Cairns CBD is in the month of March, when prices are C$ 36/day on average. July is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are C$ 92/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Cairns CBD, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 85 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Cairns CBD are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Cairns CBD is 15 as of July 2025.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Cairns CBD. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Cairns CBD, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.