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Cairns is the gateway to tropical North Queensland, so why not consider collecting your car hire from Cairns Airport (CNS) to get on the road faster? The airport serves domestic and international flights located on Airport Avenue, a 12-minute car ride from the centre of Cairns. The best way to get to the airport from Cairns train station is by shuttle bus, car or taxi.
Start your Queensland adventure by picking up your hire car from Cairns Airport. Search, compare, and book the best rates from Australia’s leading car rental companies with VroomVroomVroom.
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Cairns Airport pickup and return guideCompact Car
Compact Automatic
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $59/day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $62/day
Standard Car
Standard Sedan
View offerTravel 11 Oct - 16 Oct 2026
from AUD $63/day
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $64/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 13 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $67/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 13 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $72/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 13 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $74/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 11 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $76/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 13 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $78/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 08, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 October, 2026
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- 06 Oct 2026sue o.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
- 29 Sep 2026michael m.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 15 Sep 2026paul r.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 14 Sep 2026lawrence w.Booked: Compact AutomaticCairns Airport
- 05 Sep 2026hayley m.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 05 Sep 2026kate r.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
- 03 Sep 2026roger r.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 29 Aug 2026colin r.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarCairns Airport
- 23 Aug 2026jason l.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 27 Jul 2026garry o.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 24 Jul 2026sudesh r.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarCairns Airport
- 23 Jul 2026lisamaree g.Booked: Mazda Cx5 or similarCairns Airport
- 23 Jul 2026daniel j.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Airport
- 19 Jul 2026keith c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarCairns Airport
- 15 Jul 2026anna s.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 10 Jul 2026chesney n.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Airport
- 09 Jul 2026shirley t.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarCairns Airport
- 05 Jul 2026peter b.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarCairns Airport
- 30 Jun 2026keith f.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 29 Jun 2026elisabeth v.Booked: MG HS Vibe or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 25 Jun 2026guy d.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 16 Jun 2026daryl m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Domestic Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Cairns Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 12 car rental depots at Cairns Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Everything Fleet, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Cairns Airport
Popular rental car models at Cairns Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
11%
$52$70
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Avis, Budget, East Coast, Redspot, Thrifty
2
9%
$73$189
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withDollar, Thrifty, Europcar, Redspot
3
7%
$50$311
MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
4
6%
$34$98
Luxury Standard SUVPremium SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
5
5%
$51$201Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Budget, Redspot
Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Sixt, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Staria Load
2
4
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Isuzu vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Everything Fleet, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Redspot, Europcar
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
LDV vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
12
4
10 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mazda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-8
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG HS Excite
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Nissan vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Nissan X-TrailHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Polestar vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Skoda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersHertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Commuter
12
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, Europcar, East Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast, Sixt
Showing 10 of 24 vehicles
Volkswagen vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Seat Van
8
4
5 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Large SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, Redspot, Hertz, Sixt
Standard
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Showing 10 of 13 vehicles
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 October, 2026
Cairns Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$85
$187
09 Oct
$105
$149
10 Oct
$105
$152
11 Oct
$67
$136
12 Oct
$59
$180
13 Oct
$62
$174
14 Oct
$62
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$92
$201
09 Oct
$113
$156
10 Oct
$113
$156
11 Oct
$80
$148
12 Oct
$113
$188
13 Oct
$74
$185
14 Oct
$113
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$99
$490
09 Oct
$118
$478
10 Oct
$118
$478
11 Oct
$63
$478
12 Oct
$71
$478
13 Oct
$68
$478
14 Oct
$68
$478
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$87
$324
09 Oct
$114
$309
10 Oct
$121
$316
11 Oct
$70
$275
12 Oct
$64
$232
13 Oct
$66
$271
14 Oct
$72
$271
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$105
$263
09 Oct
$138
$211
10 Oct
$144
$221
11 Oct
$76
$192
12 Oct
$126
$266
13 Oct
$81
$272
14 Oct
$126
$269
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$102
$276
09 Oct
$139
$224
10 Oct
$139
$248
11 Oct
$78
$209
12 Oct
$62
$301
13 Oct
$62
$293
14 Oct
$89
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$147
$306
09 Oct
$160
$234
10 Oct
$152
$256
11 Oct
$110
$222
12 Oct
$165
$311
13 Oct
$165
$309
14 Oct
$165
$318
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium passenger van
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Price range over the past 12 months for a special passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$157
$300
09 Oct
$137
$280
10 Oct
$170
$280
11 Oct
$170
$289
12 Oct
$217
$284
13 Oct
$207
$284
14 Oct
$217
$284
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$135
$244
09 Oct
$152
$244
10 Oct
$135
$244
11 Oct
$127
$244
12 Oct
$152
$244
13 Oct
$152
$233
14 Oct
$152
$233
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize pick up extended cab
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium pick up extended cab
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$427
$427
09 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
13 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
14 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$427
$428
09 Oct
$427
$427
10 Oct
$427
$427
11 Oct
$427
$428
12 Oct
$427
$427
13 Oct
$427
$427
14 Oct
$427
$427
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$169
$188
09 Oct
$169
$190
10 Oct
$169
$204
11 Oct
$114
$189
12 Oct
$169
$251
13 Oct
$169
$240
14 Oct
$169
$257
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$158
$212
09 Oct
$190
$190
10 Oct
$203
$203
11 Oct
$108
$179
12 Oct
$252
$252
13 Oct
$228
$244
14 Oct
$257
$257
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 October, 2026
Car rental depots at Cairns Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Cairns Airport
4.7 (7)Terminal Building
Mon–Sun 05:00–23:59
Bargain Car Rentals Cairns Airport
4.1 (50)410 Sheridan St
Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, w/e 08:00–17:00The agent I dealt with was scaremongering and trying to upsell me on insurance and a larger vehicle. I really resented his tactics. This was at about 11 AM on Friday, October 2nd. It left a very poor feeling for me, and therefore I would not rent from bargain rentals again based on his tactics. (Janet B. · Oct 2026)
Budget Cairns Airport
4.8 (47)Terminal Building (Metro)
Mon–Sun 05:00–23:59
Dollar Cairns Airport
N/AAirport Avenue
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
East Coast Cairns
4.6 (54)411 Sheridan St
Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, w/e 08:00–19:00
Europcar Cairns Airport
4.8 (12)Terminal Building Cairns Airport
Mon–Sun 08:00–23:30
Everything Fleet Cairns Airport
N/A462 - 464 Sheridan Street
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
Hertz Cairns Airport
4.4 (4)Airport Ave
Mon–Sun 06:00–23:30
Redspot Cairns Domestic Airport
4.4 (5)Rapide Court, Cairns Domestic Airport, Aeroglen
Mon–Sun 07:00–23:00The lady who checked us in was very efficient and competent. (MAX O. · Sep 2026)
Sixt Cairns Airport
4.8 (52)Terminal building, Cairns
Mon–Sun 07:30–23:59
Thrifty Cairns Airport
4.5 (13)Airport Avenue
Mon–Sun 07:00–23:00
Nearby Cairns Airport
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Cairns Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Cairns Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Cairns Airport?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026, prices range from AUD $53 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $128 per day for a Fullsize car. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Cairns Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Cairns Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Cairns Airport is a Compact SUV from AUD $53 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Cairns Airport?
Booking your hire car at Cairns Airport 10 days beforehand can save you over 11 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
Is it cheaper to rent an on- or off-airport rental car at Cairns Airport?
Booking at an off-airport depot can be up to 30 per cent cheaper when compared to an on-airport depot at Cairns Airport, based on our own daily rate checks across 2025. Learn more about on- and off-airport rentals here.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Cairns Airport?
A minivan hired at Cairns Airport starts from AUD $135 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Cairns Airport.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Cairns Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Cairns Airport is Toyota Corolla or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Cairns Airport?
Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider at Cairns Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Cairns Airport?
Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest car rental company at Cairns Airport, with rates from AUD $53 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Cairns Airport?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Cairns Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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