Peter,
there are a few around, Sargents is one that is reputable, believe
they also rent Prados which would be a bit more economical on fuel. Do
a Google search for others around Cairns. Then read the _fine
print_, normally they have around a $5000-$6000 excess with only a few
options to reduce. I would recommend taking out a travel insurance
policy that covers the amount of the excess for you (read the_fine
print_ again). When I researched recently only American Express and
RACV allowed you optionally increase cover to cover the large excess,
and they only covered it if it was an excess. They are a lot lot
cheaper than buying the cover offered by the rental mobs. Again in
the_fine print_, normally underbody damage, damage to the roof and
water damage are excluded. Rentals won't necessarily have a snorkel
so you are limited in depth for your river crossings. Rent a diesel
if you can, fuel economy is better and less likely to give trouble in
river crossings and the fuel is generally more readily available.
regards,
Chris Ross
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