Your local guide to car rental in Cairns.
Without
a doubt, the best way to experience Cairns is by hiring a car. Cairns
is an ideal self-drive destination, with many of the roads snaking the
scenic coastline. Views to the Great Barrier Reef islands, World Heritage
Rainforest and long gorgeous beaches are commonplace for Cairns drivers.
Road planners have been diligient about having many lookouts in appropriate places along the beautiful shores, and just an afternoon drive North is bliss.
Tropical North Queensland has many attractions which cannot be reached on an itinerised tour, like wallaby feeding at Granite Gorge, or cooling off in a mountain stream - these pleasures are often missed by many visitors. To see the best parts of Cairns, you really must drive yourself.
To
experience the myriad of attractions in Far North Queeland, hiring a car
is your best option, as public transport doesn't cover the area near as
well as it does in southern cities. It also gives you the freedom to create
your own holiday, and enjoy attractions you like without being in a crowd
of strangers.
Cairns is a very small city by world standards, and is an easy drive.
You can generally find a park in the CBD quickly, and it won't cost you
a days work. Rush hour traffic is non-existant, and most self-drive locations
are less than an hour in all directions around Cairns. There are also
many tourist drives and food trails which are ideally suited to a hire
car. We also throw in some free maps of Far North Queensland to
help you navigate.
Our broad range of rental cars will suit any number of passengers, and any car hire budget. If you have any questions about hiring a car, insurance or cost, please contact us. We are happy to assist you in finding the right model for you.
Australian car rental brokers that can provide you with instant quick quotes. With low standard excess, no 21-24 age surcharge, providers Australia wide, there's no other option for quick, easy and affordable car rentals.
Cairns Direct can provide instant quotes and confirmation with leading car rental companies throughout Australia. If you have a specific car you are looking for ask us now about discounted rates and packages.
Are you trying to get the most our of your holiday, and car rental affordability and fuel economy are high on your priority list? Hire a car in the budget range (budget, as in cheap!). All cars are less than 5 years old, as per our Australian car rental law requires. Budget cars for hire include the Mitsubishi Mirage, Toyota Corolla & Holden Barina.
Budget rental cars can comfortably fit two people, but can fit up to four people and two suitcases. They are ideal for couples or small families. Your budget car rental will easily zip you around the Cairns city area, up to Port Douglas, or down to Innisfail, all on a single tank of fuel! If you have a specific car you are looking for ask us as we will generally have something available.
A little more legroom needed for cameras, baby bags or a pram? You still want an affordable car to hire, but need the extra space? An economy car rental is for you! All economy cars are less than 5 years old, and are included in the economy car rental range is the Toyota Camry.
Economy rental cars can comfortably fit four people, but can fit up to five people, two large suitcases and two small suitcases. They are ideal for couples who like to shop (you'll love the markets at Port Douglas!) or medium-sized families. An economy car rental will effortless take you around the Cairns CBD, Port Douglas, Mission Beach or the Atherton Tablelands.
Families can be demanding and space hungry, so a family rental car is ideal if this is you have older children, or are travelling with seniors. A family car rental has plenty of leg room, and the conveniences of your own car; central locking and power under the hood. Family car rental range include Ford Falcon and Mitsubishi Magna.
Family rental cars can comfortably fit five people and four large suitcases. They are ideal for families with teenaged children who tend to pack more than necessary and want some personal space in the backseat. Your family will love how your family car rental tours Port Douglas, the Cairns city, Cairns Northern Beaches (Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Yorkeys Knob) and will effortlessly handle the scenic range road to the Cairns Highlands; Kuranda, Atherton, Milla Milla and Mareeba.
Are you travelling in a large group and need a car rental option to lower your transport costs? The people mover is aptly named, and hiring a people mover is a perfect way to satisfy your needs. A people mover has plenty of leg room, is air conditioned and has enough seat belts for everyone. People mover rental range include the Toyota Tarago and Communter Bus.
People movers can comfortably fit up to 12 people. They are ideal for large families, two families travelling together, or larger groups. Groups will enjoy their trip to the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns Northern Beaches, the Atherton Tablelands and Mission Beach in a people mover rental.
The most popular means of transport between Cairns and Port Douglas, Sports Convertibles are THE car to hire. If you're travelling to the be seen destinations of Far North Queensland, you should hire this car. Be the envy of your mates, or impress your girlfriend (or prospective girlfriend!). For the over 25's only, sports convertible hire range include the Mazda MX5 and Saab 93.
Sports convertibles generally fit 2 - 4 people, depending on which model you choose. They are ideal for couples in love, or those who like to feel free on the road. You will love your sports convertible's road handling on your way to Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Daintree Rainforest trendy village or on the southern trip to Mission Beach. If you are hoping to hire a particular model of sports car or convertible, we can source the vehicle for you at a good rate. Contact us if you are after something specific.
You love the off road country, and you can't wait to explore the Cape, hire a 4WD! Some of Australia's best 4WD territory is just north of Cairns, and you'll forever remember the holiday you had a 4WD rental. 4WD hire range include Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Landcruiser and Subaru Forester.
4WD's are roomy, and fit 5 people and luggage. They are ideal for those who love the outdoors, and want to explore the countryside in style. Your 4WD rental will take you beyond the Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation, up north to tip of Cape York, or even West to Chillagoe. The options are very open with your own 4WD.
Low Cost Car Rentals and Sales are a locally owned business, and pride themselves on high quality customer service. As well as short term to long term rentals, they can also offer one way rentals to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
The fleet of cars at Low Cost Car Rentals and Sales range from small economical up to large family size vehicles, as well as 4x4's on request.
Port Douglas - Cairns Airport Transfers And Private Luxury Vehicle Charters
Sun Palm Transport operate scheduled coach and bus transfer services between Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Cooktown as well as an airport shuttle service from Cairns Airport to most resorts. Private luxury limousine charter, bus hire and charter and 4WD vehicle charter a specialty.