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Find Your Perfect One Way Car Hire From Sydney to Cairns
Are you ready to start an epic adventure along Australia's east coast? You can pick-up a hire car in Sydney and make the drive all the way up to Cairns. The drive offers some of the most amazing scenery and stop-off areas that you can enjoy during your travels.
Start comparing quotes for the one way car hire options from Sydney to Cairns with Car Rental Buddy.
Which Car Rental Operators Offer One Way Car Hire From Sydney to Cairns?
Changes can occur with suppliers and availability of their rental packages when it comes to one way car hire, so it always pays to compare! With Car Rental Buddy, you can instantly compare top suppliers that service both Sydney and Cairns (both city and airport locations) that include, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, East Coast Car Rentals, plus more!
How Far is it From Sydney to Cairns?
The shortest distance is just over 2400km, however the coastal route (which is the most scenic) is just over 2600km. You will need a minimum of four days travel time if you plan to stop along the way. Otherwise, you could have multiple drivers in shifts and reach Cairns in just over a day.
You can use the map below to plan your travel route.
Why Should You Consider a One Way Car Hire From Sydney to Cairns?
The drive is a long one, but it will be the most memorable journey along the Australian east coast. There are several iconic places that you can visit along the way, such as:
- Byron Bay
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Hervey Bay
- Airlie Beach
It also becomes very cost-effective if you decide to travel with 3 or more people.
How Does it Compare With Other Forms of Transportation?
We've provided a table below that will help you compare the value between each transportation mode.
|
Transportation Mode |
Time Duration |
Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
|
Car Hire (4 Days) |
27-30h |
$481 |
|
Flight |
3h |
$300-500 |
|
Bus |
2d 1h 15m |
$440 |
If your travelling party is four or five people, you will save more money by hiring a car and you will be able to experience more on your trip. It will also be worth having the flexibility to stop and stretch at your convenience.
Compare and save on your one way car hire with Car Rental Buddy!
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