Electric (EV) car rental in Cairns
Compare electric car hire in Cairns: quiet and cheap to run. Pick up at Cairns Airport, in the city centre or at a suburban depot, and see the total price before you book.
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Electric (EV) rental in Cairns at a glance
Electric cars are quiet, quick and cheap to run, and fast chargers are now common in and around the main cities.
In Cairns you can charge at your hotel, in public car parks or at fast chargers on the main routes out of town.
Check Electric (EV) prices Electric (EV) rental in Australia
- Typical models
- Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, BYD Atto 3 or similar
- Seats
- 5
- Luggage
- 2–3 suitcases
- From
- A$85 per day (indicative)
- Pick-up points in Cairns
- 3 locations
- Best for
- Low running costs in town
Typical Electric (EV) cars in Cairns
Indicative specs and daily from-prices. You book a car class, so a similar model may be supplied.
Tesla Model 3
5 seats · 2 bags + front boot
From A$95/day
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Polestar 2
5 seats · 2 bags
From A$99/day
BYD Atto 3
5 seats · 2 bags
From A$85/day
Tesla Model Y
5 seats · 3 bags + front boot
From A$105/day
Is an EV right for Cairns?
What the car is good at, and what to check for driving in and around Cairns.
An EV suits you if
- Most of your driving is in or near the city
- You can charge where you stay
- You want low running costs
Check before you book
- The charge level required at return and any fees
- Charging cards or apps the supplier provides
- Range on long regional drives
Driving in Cairns
From November to April, heavy rain can close roads. Check road conditions before longer drives.
The Daintree River cable ferry is the only way north to Cape Tribulation. Check your agreement allows it.
Watch for cassowaries on rainforest roads and never swim where crocodile warnings are posted.
Where to pick up an EV in Cairns
Availability of each car type depends on the depot and your dates.
Rental companies in Cairns
Open a company to see its Cairns pick-up points, conditions and deals.
Alamo9.4/10 · Excellent
Simba Car Hire9.4/10 · Excellent
Hertz9.4/10 · Excellent
Avis9.0/10 · Excellent
Budget8.8/10 · Very good
Europcar9.0/10 · Excellent
Thrifty8.6/10 · Very good
Sixt9.2/10 · Excellent
Enterprise9.2/10 · Excellent
Redspot9.2/10 · Excellent
East Coast Car Rentals8.6/10 · Very good
Bargain Car Rentals9.2/10 · ExcellentOther car types in Cairns
Longer rentals
Electric (EV) rental in Cairns: questions
Short answers. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
How much does an EV rental cost in Cairns?
Indicative prices start from about A$85 per day, before extras. The total depends on dates, pick-up point, driver age and the supplier, so run a search to see current prices.
Can I pick up an EV at Cairns Airport?
Usually yes. Most suppliers at Cairns Airport offer this class, either at a terminal desk or at a nearby depot with a free shuttle. Your voucher shows which.
Which electric car will I get?
You book a car class, not a model. The Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 are typical examples, and the supplier may give you a similar car.
Can I return the car in another city?
Often yes as a one-way rental, subject to availability. Any one-way fee is shown in the total before you book.