With a population of 153.075, Cairns North is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cairns North has to offer.
When flying to Cairns North, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Cairns North include Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Cairns North departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.
Another option to get to Cairns North is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 2 km from Cairns North. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Cairns North.
Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Cairns North costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Cairns.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Cairns North (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.90 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Cairns North is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.