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Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$29/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$31/day
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Hyundai i30 car
Hyundai i30
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$30/day
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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
$48/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
$54/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$43/day
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Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$48/day
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Mitsubishi Montero car
Mitsubishi Montero
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$41/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$46/day
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Mitsubishi ASX car
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$49/day
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Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$54/day
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Most popular location

147 Lake St

Most popular car type

Compact

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in Cairns

  • When you book Thrifty car hires in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef opens up to you with ease. One of the most spectacular places in the world for natural wonders, this gorgeous city offers so much to see with your own transportation, making road-tripping an excellent way to truly immerse yourself in all things Cairns. Visit Barron Gorge and take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, take the day to chill in the warm waters of the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, check out the Cairns Aquarium and enjoy the scenic coastal roads of Northern Queensland with a reliable car rental.
  • Book your Thrifty car hire in Cairns and find two branches waiting to help you get on the road. With the primary branch of the city being based at the Cairns Airport, you will find convenient trading hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. In the downtown area of Cairns city you will find a branch on Lake Street. This branch closes at 3:00 pm in the afternoons and 1:00 pm on weekends. If you want to return your car hire to either branch after hours you will have no hassles, as both offer 24-hour returns with a drop box for keys outside the branch.
  • When you choose Thrifty as your Cairns transport solution you will find they have some great additional extras to make driving safe and convenient. If you have an infant or toddler, you can hire age-appropriate car seats to keep them safe. Pre-book a GPS to keep your navigation on track and consider the Thrifty Toll Cover service, which will cover all tolls when road tripping across Queensland is on the cards. All of your extras can be pre-booked with your rental through KAYAK.
  • Consider driving up to the Great Barrier Reef? No matter what you have on the agenda for your trip, book a Thrifty car hire in Cairns and get your driving done effortlessly. The scenery of the location is so stunning that you would be amiss in spending all your time behind the wheel. Partner with a spouse or friends and book an additional driver to help reduce the pressure. This is a great guarantee of transport should you fall ill on your travels too. The second driver will simply have to show their driver’s license in person when you collect the vehicle from the Thrifty pick-up spot.
  • Book your rental car from Thrifty in Cairns at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty in Cairns are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in Cairns

  • Where are the best pick-up locations for Thrifty car hires in Cairns?

    In Cairns you will find two branches of Thrifty car rental to choose from. The biggest branch is at Cairns Airport, based just 10min from central Cairns and easily accessible via Airport Avenue and National Route 1. This works perfectly for tourists to the area. The other branch is the Lake Street branch in central. This works well if you are already on the road in the city, but closes early.

  • What are the different car rental benefits or amenities offered by Thrifty in Cairns?

    With the two branches of Thrifty in Cairns, you will be able to find an ample selection of compact, sedan and luxury vehicles, as well as passenger vans. Both offer the same services on a day-to-day basis but the location of the Lake Street branch is more central, whilst the airport branch allows for better access for tourists. The trading hours of the airport branch are better for all customers. Both branches accept Thrifty’s Blue Chip Rewards system, which helps with skipping queues, free second drivers, discounted rates and more.

  • Where are the best places to park Thrifty car rentals in Cairns?

    There are a multitude of parking bays in Cairns that can keep your car rental safe. From the beaches to the suburbs and the inner city in between, look for paid and covered spots such as Trinity Wharf Parking, Lake Street Car Park, Southern Esplanade Carpark, Hartley Street Car Park and more.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Cairns?

    Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Cairns.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Cairns?

    Thrifty has 4 rental locations in Cairns. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: Cairns airport (CNS)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cairns airport (CNS)?

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Cairns

Overall Rating6.6 OkayBased on 3 reviews
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.3

Recent reviews

Traveler rating
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1
0
0
0
0
0
8.0
Experience was great, everything went well but a tad priceyReviewed Oct 28 2024
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Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in Cairns?

Address

Airport Ave

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday06:00 - 23:30
Thursday06:00 - 23:30
Friday06:00 - 23:30
Saturday06:00 - 23:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:30

Phone

+61 136139

Address

Cairns Square, Abbott St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 136139

Address

Cairns Airport

Phone

+61 1300 367 227

Address

147 Lake St

Hours

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 136139
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