Cairns to Cape Tribulation – Thinking of doing a Cape Tribulation tour or getting around with your car hire? It’s much easier to navigate around Daintree Rainforest and surrounding areas like Mossman and Port Douglas in a hire vehicle due to the convinience of having transport while visiting. This also allows you to be able to drive around even in the wet tropics and go at your own pace not restricted by time or a schedule. We also hire esky’s so if you are packing your own lunch for your road trip, enquire about hiring one they are only a once off $10 fee and come with two freezer blocks.
When you hire a vehicle with us, we are available to help you not only with your car hire, but getting the most out of your hire car experience.
As a local company, we have the inside scoop on great places to go in your hire car as well as great experiences that you can have along the way. Just ask our staff when you arrive in our office. Find out more about our company and how we can help you with our travel needs!
What type of car will you need to make the most of Cairns and the surrounding areas?
If you only need to fit 2 – 4 people in the vehicle, you have a wide range of choices to choose from, cheap economical compact cars to medium-sized family car hire. Consider making the most of the sunshine on your holiday by hiring one of our convertible models.
We have Mazda MX-5 convertibles available. Book with us early to ensure that you don’t miss out! There is nothing quite like cruising past beautiful beaches and feeling the ocean breeze in your own premium convertible!
Ute hire in Cairns is also available for your convenience when moving loads or if you simply want a proper Aussie experience.
Explore the many outstanding beaches up and down the coast in your hire car.
Mission Beach and Cape Tribulation are some of the most popular beaches near central cairns. The roads are excellent and easy to navigate so drive with confidence past all of these landmarks and enjoy the view.
The rainforest surrounding Cairns is spectacular, with many spots extremely popular with tourists and locals alike.
You can drive to most of these natural attractions easily to witness large waterfalls, swim in peaceful lagoons and even go on kayak adventures. Whatever your travel style you can find a spot to enjoy.
Driving to Cooktown is a minimum two-day rental as we don’t recommend any nighttime driving on open highways purely for your safety as it is a priority. Cooktown can only be accessed via the in-land road as it is sealed.
How long you will need your car hire for in Cairns?
Visitors most often hire a car for either 1, 3 or 5 days. Research the activities that you really want to do in Cairns before making your final decision as to how long to hire your car for.
Because it gets so hot in Cairns in the summer months you should be aware of what you leave in the car as the cabin is likely to heat up fast. Make sure that you are aware of the road rules and stick to the rules even out of town as the area is highly regulated. Also be aware of the wildlife as you travel around, especially in the outer regions.
If you have any more specific questions regarding our hire car services or need some advice to help you make the most of your visit to Cairns, please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs. We are available to answer any questions that you may have regarding hiring a car for your next visit to Cairns. Check out our Car Hire Cairns Frequently Asked Questions post!
Our company would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia and the Gimuy-walubarra yidi the traditional custodians of the Cairns and surrounding districts. We pay our respect to their elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. We recognise the sharing of knowledge and their connections to mountains, coastal rainforest, sea, and community for thousands of years. As we continue to serve the local community and visitors in exploring the region by driving, we try to listen to the knowledge, culture, and practice that has always existed while making an effort to preserve these values for the future generations to come.
Mini Car Rentals has been operating in the tourism industry for over 30 years in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Your Most Trusted Cairns Car Rental Company. Searching for “Car Rental Near Me”? Don’t look anywhere else, We Offer Cheap Rental Car Deals!