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Budget car hire deals in Cairns Airport
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$54 - $149
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$74 - $167
The best time to hire a small car car from Budget at Cairns airport is in March when prices are $54 per day on average. $54 per day is 45% lower than the $98 average yearly price for a Budget small car hire at Cairns airport. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a small car car from Budget at Cairns airport, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on small car hire vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a medium car car from Budget at Cairns airport is in October when prices are $46 per day on average. $46 per day is 56% lower than the $104 average yearly price for a Budget medium car hire at Cairns airport. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a medium car car from Budget at Cairns airport, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on medium car hire vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a large car car from Budget at Cairns airport is in October when prices are $109 per day on average. $109 per day is 29% lower than the $154 average yearly price for a Budget large car hire at Cairns airport. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a large car car from Budget at Cairns airport, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on large car hire vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget at Cairns airport is in April when prices are $85 per day on average. $85 per day is 36% lower than the $133 average yearly price for a Budget SUV hire at Cairns airport. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget at Cairns airport, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV hire vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
Budget car hire deals near Cairns Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Lorraine, Apr 2026
Very easy to work with. Quick pick up and drop off. Good value. Amazed what this car can do on the hills of St Thomas.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Crazy- reserved then had to swirmtch to boyfriend due to credit card rule
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2026
I waited in line over 1 hour and 15 minutes for pick up. Totally unacceptable! Drop off was a breeze.
6.0 Okay
Prabhman, Apr 2026
1 hour 30 Minutes waiting time at pick up counter with only one, very slow person managing the counter.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2026
I never got too pick up the vehicle because they no longer accepted my Current credit card when I confirmed the credit card I was using before paying for the rental. now I am still waiting for my refund in which could have been avoided because I could have put the money on another card or booked through another rental
FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Cairns Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Cairns airport?
In the past week, our users have found car hire prices from Budget at Cairns airport for as low as $36/day and as high as $360/day, which is a 90% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car from Budget in Cairns airport is $82/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what time of year you are hiring.
What is the most popular car hire type from Budget at Cairns airport?
Intermediate or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire from Budget at Cairns airport, with 38% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Intermediate cars from Budget at Cairns airport costs, on average, $103/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit the area and the car you choose.
Where can I find Budget car hire at Cairns airport?
If you're flying into Cairns airport, the closest Budget car hire location to you is Terminal Building, and they can be reached on +61 7 4033 9777.
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cairns airport (CNS)?
Yes, if you're flying into Cairns airport (CNS), Budget offers shuttle services
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