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$61 - $167
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$55 - $167
The best time to hire a small car car from Budget at Cairns airport is in February when prices are $61 per day on average. $61 per day is 40% lower than the $102 average yearly price for a Budget small car hire at Cairns airport. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a small 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 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 March when prices are $67 per day on average. $67 per day is 33% lower than the $100 average yearly price for a Budget medium car hire at Cairns airport. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a medium 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 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 August when prices are $108 per day on average. $108 per day is 35% lower than the $166 average yearly price for a Budget large car hire at Cairns airport. While August 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 February when prices are $99 per day on average. $99 per day is 27% lower than the $135 average yearly price for a Budget SUV hire at Cairns airport. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget at Cairns airport, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on SUV hire vehicles from Budget depending on what day you book.
Budget car hire deals near Cairns Airport
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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
8.0 Very Good
Jacob, Mar 2026
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Wasn’t able to get a car from budget. There wait time was bout 2hrs so I went to the nearest counter; NU Rental
2.0 Poor
Henry, Feb 2026
Flight was delayed car wasnt available paid and extra $600 for rental, tried to offer a luxury car as only option at a premium
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Totally understaffed at check in!!!!!! Rented me a Jeep with no roof on it………. Really ? Having staff in the parking lot might of caught that. Monthly price was double than I normally pay. Not good at all
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 $32/day and as high as $239/day, which is a 87% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car from Budget in Cairns airport is $84/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 35% 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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