The easiest way to book a car hire at Cairns Airport (CNS)
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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
Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 13 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 13 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Fullsize SUV
Mg Hs or similar
View offerTravel 13 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $55/day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 13 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Premium Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Economy Car
MG Core 3 or similar
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $76/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle or similar
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $80/day
Standard Car
Hyundai i30 Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $86/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $88/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 07, 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 07 September, 2026
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- 05 Sep 2026hayley m.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 05 Sep 2026kate r.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
- 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
- 19 Jul 2026keith c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarCairns Airport
- 15 Jul 2026anna s.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 09 Jul 2026shirley t.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarCairns Airport
- 05 Jun 2026johanna j.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 03 Jun 2026helen m.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarCairns
- 25 May 2026mark m.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 24 May 2026carlo d.Booked: Subaru Crosstrek or similarCairns Airport
- 21 May 2026michael b.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarCairns
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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 | Ten car rental depots at Cairns Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, 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
13%
$190$592
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Dollar, East Coast, Everything Fleet, Hertz, Redspot, Thrifty
2
10%
$73$91
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Europcar, Redspot
3
8%
$56$443
MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
4
5%
$149$275
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Budget, Sixt, Redspot
5
5%
$118$328
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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, Hertz, Sixt
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
3
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet, Sixt, East Coast, Avis, Redspot
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, Redspot, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
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
Subaru vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Subaru Crosstrek
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, East Coast
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Commuter
12
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, East Coast, Europcar
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Redspot, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Everything Fleet
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Large SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Compact SUV
5
4
1 large, 2 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
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Redspot, Budget, 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 15 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 07 September, 2026
Cairns Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$50
$280
$50
$280
08 Sep
$89
$400
$89
$400
09 Sep
$89
$400
$89
$400
10 Sep
$76
$400
$76
$400
11 Sep
$94
$400
$94
$400
12 Sep
$98
$400
$98
$400
13 Sep
$50
$400
$50
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$52
$266
$52
$266
08 Sep
$53
$204
$53
$204
09 Sep
$53
$214
$53
$214
10 Sep
$56
$251
$56
$251
11 Sep
$56
$119
$56
$119
12 Sep
$56
$177
$56
$177
13 Sep
$51
$117
$51
$117
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$56
$400
$56
$400
08 Sep
$111
$333
$111
$333
09 Sep
$111
$333
$111
$333
10 Sep
$86
$400
$86
$400
11 Sep
$111
$400
$111
$400
12 Sep
$111
$400
$111
$400
13 Sep
$111
$400
$111
$400
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 standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$54
$338
$54
$338
08 Sep
$99
$400
$99
$400
09 Sep
$99
$400
$99
$400
10 Sep
$88
$400
$88
$400
11 Sep
$94
$400
$94
$400
12 Sep
$114
$400
$114
$400
13 Sep
$96
$400
$96
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$54
$368
$54
$368
08 Sep
$59
$368
$59
$368
09 Sep
$59
$368
$59
$368
10 Sep
$59
$368
$59
$368
11 Sep
$61
$278
$61
$278
12 Sep
$59
$308
$59
$308
13 Sep
$57
$291
$57
$291
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$58
$400
$58
$400
08 Sep
$58
$400
$58
$400
09 Sep
$58
$400
$58
$400
10 Sep
$60
$400
$60
$400
11 Sep
$60
$400
$60
$400
12 Sep
$60
$400
$60
$400
13 Sep
$55
$400
$55
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$99
$438
$99
$438
08 Sep
$158
$400
$158
$400
09 Sep
$158
$449
$158
$449
10 Sep
$125
$429
$125
$429
11 Sep
$158
$400
$158
$400
12 Sep
$158
$400
$158
$400
13 Sep
$158
$400
$158
$400
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
07 Sep
$206
$281
$206
$281
08 Sep
$206
$281
$206
$281
09 Sep
$206
$281
$206
$281
10 Sep
$210
$384
$210
$384
11 Sep
$243
$284
$243
$284
12 Sep
$272
$300
$272
$300
13 Sep
$255
$300
$255
$300
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$63
$400
$63
$400
08 Sep
$63
$400
$63
$400
09 Sep
$63
$63
$63
$63
10 Sep
$66
$66
$66
$66
11 Sep
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 Sep
$400
$400
$400
$400
13 Sep
$400
$400
$400
$400
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize pick up extended cab
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$427
$427
$427
$427
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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
07 Sep
$118
$199
$118
$199
08 Sep
$157
$157
$157
$157
09 Sep
$160
$160
$160
$160
10 Sep
$232
$307
$232
$307
11 Sep
$217
$217
$217
$217
12 Sep
$256
$260
$256
$260
13 Sep
$233
$233
$233
$233
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$117
$325
$117
$325
08 Sep
$309
$309
$309
$309
09 Sep
$254
$322
$254
$322
10 Sep
$206
$304
$206
$304
11 Sep
$161
$235
$161
$235
12 Sep
$161
$253
$161
$253
13 Sep
$230
$230
$230
$230
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 07 September, 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 (49)410 Sheridan St
Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, w/e 08:00–17:00It was a shuttle bus to the depot they promised no more then a 30 minute pick up time and we waited over an hour then they claimed I hadn’t called even though I had the text message they send after you call was not a good start to our holiday not happy (Kristi A. · Aug 2026)
Budget Cairns Airport
4.8 (47)Terminal Building
Mon–Sun 05:00–24:00
Dollar Cairns Airport
N/AAirport Avenue
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
East Coast Cairns
4.6 (53)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
Hertz Cairns Airport
4.4 (4)Airport Ave
Mon–Sun 06:00–23:30
Redspot Cairns International Airport
N/ABeaufort Street, Cairns International Airport, Aeroglen
Mon–Sun 07:00–23:00
Sixt Cairns Airport
4.8 (51)Terminal building, Cairns
Mon–Sun 07:30–23:59
Thrifty Cairns Airport
4.5 (11)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 rental period from 13 September to 16 September 2026, prices range from AUD $50 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $400 per day for a Premium SUV. 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 for the rental period from 13 September to 16 September 2026 is a Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar from East Coast costing AUD $50 per day. 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?
Based on our data from over 44,800 rental car bookings at Cairns Airport over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 10 days beforehand can save you over 14 per cent.
Is it cheaper to rent an on- or off-airport rental car at Cairns Airport?
While rental rates between depots can vary depending on many factors including the time of year, vehicle type, and airport, our hire car booking data for a 7-day booking from Cairns Airport, based on in excess of 41,200 bookings over the last 12 months, suggests booking at an off-airport depot can be up to 30 per cent cheaper when compared to an on-airport depot. Learn more about on- and off-airport rentals here.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Cairns Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Cairns Airport from 8 September to 11 September 2026 ranges from AUD $63 to AUD $400 per day before any added extras. 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 Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Cairns Airport?
Sixt 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?
East Coast is the cheapest car rental company at Cairns Airport, with rates from AUD $38 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. 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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