Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cairns. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2026.
Most popular company | SIMBACARHIRE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | S$ 1.55 |
Average price per day | S$ 79 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 45 |
There are, in total, 63 car hire locations in Cairns that are operated by 34 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 45/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Cairns hire providers:
Economy
S$ 55+
Compact
S$ 54+
Intermediate
S$ 45+
Full-size
S$ 141+
SUV
S$ 62+
Full-size SUV
S$ 65+
Compact SUV
S$ 54+
Intermediate SUV
S$ 66+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
S$ 55
February
S$ 41
March
S$ 48
April
S$ 57
May
S$ 45
June
S$ 67
July
S$ 85
August
S$ 58
September
S$ 61
October
S$ 57
November
S$ 49
December
S$ 75
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 79/day when booking a car hire in Cairns. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 45/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Jul. 18.
Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cairns, offering car hire for around S$ 365 per week on average.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cairns it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
You can potentially save up to 60% on a month-long rental by booking with Simba Car Hire. Simba Car Hire is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cairns can cost you on average S$ 1,565 a month or S$ 52 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
It costs S$ 0 for a weekend car hire in Cairns, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cairns in August, prices are S$ 80 per day on average.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 34+).
Electric
S$ 53+
Hybrid
S$ 37+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 34+