Port Douglas car rentals

When it comes to choosing your car hire in Port Douglas, it comes down to whether you plan to do more of The Great Barrier Reef Drive and explore the area or whether you plan to set yourself up for an easygoing, relaxing-on-the-beach-with-cocktails kind of visit. While air conditioning is a must-have to keep you comfortable in the year-round tropical climate and a navigation system would certainly help, whether you choose from a small compact SUV or luxury vehicle is all up to you.

Be aware that Australia has many unmarked police cars and speed cameras, so be sure to pay attention to speed limit signs on your travels, as they can change frequently. The standard speed limits in Queensland are 50 km/h for residential areas, unless otherwise signed (as some busy areas may reduce to 40 km/h). The speed limits on highways are usually 80-100 km/h, up to a limit of 110 km/h.

Parking in Port Douglas is ample and free. There is plenty of on-street parking and also free parking beneath the Coles supermarket in the centre of the town. Most accommodation options will include a secure parking space, so if you can leave your car while you explore Port Douglas (it is easily walkable). If you are arriving on a weekend and don’t have parking provided at your accommodation, that may be the one window you need to wait a moment for parking, as weekends are popular for locals from other areas to visit Port Douglas.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Port Douglas. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Cairns airport include Alamo, Ace Rental Cars, Bargain Car Rentals, Sixt, JUCY, Dollar and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairns airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY, Avis, and National.

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A Premium car rental in Port Douglas costs $55 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Port Douglas offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Port Douglas, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in Port Douglas.

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