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Generally, the one-way fee that applies to rental cars is included in the total cost. The only 'surprises' you will have is if you take out the full insurance package, which isn't generally included in the quoted cost, but you can find out the daily rates that the companies charge by looking on their websites (or in the T&C of the rental).

The best way to find out the difference is to do a comparison, one way Sydney-Cairns, for the length of time you require, and Sydney-Sydney with the same details. The difference will generally be your one-way fee.

From memory, rental car companies charge between $20-$100 for a one-way fee, depending on how long you have the car and where you are dropping it off.

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the site I use to compare care hire companies. It only compares the major ones but it gives an all inclusive price - except for the additional insurance that's a voluntary thing. I usually finish up with Europcar - and I always take a one way hire - usually from Brisbane to Canberra or vice versa.

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I don't know what went wrong with the link - try again

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Thanks for the link Lynda and general tips both of you!

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You can also try www.carhire.com.au.

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One way fees vary considerably depending on the route. As Sydney to Cairns is a more populay route that vice versa you could expect a high fee being applied.

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Consider a car share take a look at the post which is currently at the top of the board posted today looking for people to car share from Sydney to Cairns. Cheaper and share the driving or just be the passenger. Most sites I have seen for one way Sydney to Cairns it is a $100 one way fee however the extra expense came when I looked at insurance as if you don't take a decent one out you can be liable for big costs if someone drives into you.