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Highest rated hotelEllis Beach Oceanfront Holiday Park – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookFebruary
Average 4 star hotel priceHK$1,730 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceHK$2,835 per night

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In Cairns, the expected average temperature in August is 21°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 18°C. The rainiest month is February, and the driest month is September.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cairns with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is HK$312 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for HK$364 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is HK$2,677 per night, and the average price on weekends is HK$2,664. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cairns could be Friday.
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Airport (CNS), which is 4.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Cairns. And the most expensive day seems to be Thursday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cairns is currently around HK$1,063 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is HK$500 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cairns is currently around HK$1,740 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is HK$646 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cairns is currently around HK$2,772 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is HK$1,250 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cairns is February, with an average price of HK$1,980 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to HK$3,575 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in August is HK$2,647 per night, which is around 5% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cairns with kids in tow, try Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns and Cairns Harbourside Hotel.