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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