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Great value rental cars from Cairns Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • East Coast
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Compare car rental rates at Cairns Airport, Queensland

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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 22, 2025 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 22 October, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Cairns Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(2,171 reviews)
  • 18 Oct 2025

    insurance should be on the same quote page as the rental car

    gary h.
    Booked: Skoda Scala or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Skoda Scala or similar
  • 15 Oct 2025

    Thank you

    brett c.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 05 Oct 2025

    Awesome price, easy booking process

    peter b.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 19 Sep 2025

    Seemed fairly easy

    cheryl b.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Nissan Xtrail or similar
  • 17 Sep 2025

    easy to use

    andrew o.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 13 Sep 2025

    good service

    nick m.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 13 Sep 2025

    Quick &easy process ,thx

    rick p.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 11 Sep 2025

    Easy to navigate through the website

    russell b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 07 Sep 2025

    Easy to do

    justin m.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 06 Sep 2025

    Great deals

    tina k.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 30 Aug 2025

    Love it, wonderful service and so cheap

    belinda h.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 29 Aug 2025

    Very good

    glenys l.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 28 Aug 2025

    Very easy to use

    rebecca w.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 20 Aug 2025

    simple

    ganyk j.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 20 Aug 2025

    simple

    ganyk j.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 19 Aug 2025

    Easy

    stephen m.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 19 Aug 2025

    Better prices than elsewhere, bookings immediately confirmed.

    alexander c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 16 Aug 2025

    Easy ans quick

    sonia f.
    Booked: Skoda Scala or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Skoda Scala or similar
  • 16 Aug 2025

    Very quick and easy, thanks

    vesna b.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 12 Aug 2025

    Easy to use

    catherine h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 12 Aug 2025

    easy website

    kristina w.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 06 Aug 2025

    Great service

    rowena s.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 06 Aug 2025

    good comparison

    christine s.
    Booked: BYD Atto 3 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    BYD Atto 3 or similar
  • 30 Jul 2025

    Great web site

    john b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 29 Jul 2025

    Straightforward

    john v.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 28 Jul 2025

    straight forward

    david r.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 27 Jul 2025

    Easy to navigate the site and has a good range of cars choices available. Pricing is also good.

    bradley f.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 26 Jul 2025

    Straightforward

    john v.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 24 Jul 2025

    Easy to book, good wide choice

    fiona w.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 23 Jul 2025

    Easy

    nicholas s.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 23 Jul 2025

    easy to book!

    wendy m.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 22 Jul 2025

    Quick and easy

    michelle c.
    Booked: Subaru Forester or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Subaru Forester or similar
  • 17 Jul 2025

    Quick , easy and value for money

    bruce o.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Nissan Xtrail or similar
  • 16 Jul 2025

    information clear and concise

    sean p.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 16 Jul 2025

    Website very user friendly

    bronwyn b.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 14 Jul 2025

    Ease of booking

    roger d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 13 Jul 2025

    easy to use and great price

    david t.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 11 Jul 2025

    Easy to book, good wide choice

    fiona w.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 10 Jul 2025

    Easy to use

    john m.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 09 Jul 2025

    Amazing experience..no problem at all booking

    sandra f.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 08 Jul 2025

    easy to follow

    gerdy k.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 07 Jul 2025

    quick

    ricky w.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 06 Jul 2025

    Great price and good service

    nimesh p.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 03 Jul 2025

    Booking was easy and a very good price

    joseph g.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Cairns Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 02 Jul 2025

    Easy and fast to book

    eve k.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 25 Jun 2025

    Thanks

    raymond r.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 25 Jun 2025

    It was very easy to book

    allan t.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 23 Jun 2025

    Always fast, easy and always the best prices! I don't even bother to check for cars if I have booked flights or accomodation with Virgin, Qantas, booking.com, or direct to the car rental companies anymore I just go to Vroom!

    gavin c.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 22 Jun 2025

    Easy

    alistair c.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Cairns Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depots11 car rental depots at Cairns Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Cairns Airport

Popular rental car models at Cairns Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    14%

    $51
    $162
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, East Coast, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz

  • 2

    10%

    $42
    $136
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, Budget, Hertz

  • 3

    9%

    $52
    $112
    MG 3

    MG 3Economy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise, East Coast, Europcar

  • 4

    7%

    $57
    $159
    Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3Compact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty

  • 5

    6%

    $38
    $139
    Compact SUV

    Compact SUVCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Bargain Car Rentals

Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz

  • Audi SQ5

    Audi SQ5

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

BYD vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3Electric

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Mustang GT

    Ford Mustang GT

    2

    2

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Honda Hr-v Vi-x

    Honda Hr-v Vi-x

    4

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Hyundai I30

    Hyundai I30Hybrid

    2

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Venue

    Hyundai Venue

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Isuzu vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Isuzu NNR Truck Pantec (or similar)

    Isuzu NNR Truck Pantec (or similar)

    3

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

Kia vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

  • Kia K4

    Kia K4

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

LDV vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • LDV D90

    LDV D90

    7

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

  • LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)

    LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)

    12

    4

    10 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • LDV G10+ (5.2 M3) (or similar)

    LDV G10+ (5.2 M3) (or similar)

    2

    5

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

Mazda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-8

    Mazda CX-8

    7

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda Cx3

    Mazda Cx3

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mercedes Glc300

    Mercedes Glc300

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mercedes SUV GLC

    Mercedes SUV GLC

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

MG vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • MG 3

    MG 3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, East Coast

  • Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mg Hs

    Mg Hs

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

  • MG HS

    MG HS

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Mg Zs

    Mg Zs

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast

  • Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)

    Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

Nissan vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Nissan Xtrail

    Nissan Xtrail

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Polestar vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Alamo

  • Skoda Octavia

    Skoda Octavia

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Subaru Forester

    Subaru Forester

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

Tesla vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Tesla Model Y Electric

    Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    7

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Europcar, Hertz, East Coast

  • Toyota Commuter

    Toyota Commuter

    12

    4

    6 large, 4 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt, Budget

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)

    Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)

    2

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray Mine Spec (or similar)

    Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray Mine Spec (or similar)

    2

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Hilux Workmate Auto (or similar)

    Toyota Hilux Workmate Auto (or similar)

    2

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

  • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, East Coast, Sixt

Showing 10 of 25 vehicles

Volkswagen vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

Other vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 8 Seat Van

    8 Seat Van

    8

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Compact Automatic

    Compact Automatic

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Compact SUV

    Compact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Cupra Formentor

    Cupra Formentor

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Deliver 9 LWB Van (11.97 M3)(or similar)

    Deliver 9 LWB Van (11.97 M3)(or similar)

    2

    5

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Large SUV

    Large SUV

    7

    4

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Luxury Compact SUV

    Luxury Compact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Luxury Standard SUV

    Luxury Standard SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Hertz

  • Standard

    Standard

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Standard SUV

    Standard SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

Showing 10 of 14 vehicles

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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 22 October, 2025

Cairns Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$99

$107

Thu

23 Oct

$101

$243

Fri

24 Oct

$81

$103

Sat

25 Oct

$76

$106

Sun

26 Oct

$84

$99

Mon

27 Oct

$57

$140

Tue

28 Oct

$53

$139

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$100

$104

Thu

23 Oct

$108

$402

Fri

24 Oct

$91

$246

Sat

25 Oct

$80

$228

Sun

26 Oct

$88

$241

Mon

27 Oct

$60

$324

Tue

28 Oct

$89

$384

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$132

$150

Thu

23 Oct

$120

$343

Fri

24 Oct

$98

$162

Sat

25 Oct

$84

$162

Sun

26 Oct

$95

$180

Mon

27 Oct

$61

$267

Tue

28 Oct

$92

$274

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$104

$181

Thu

23 Oct

$113

$264

Fri

24 Oct

$98

$132

Sat

25 Oct

$61

$146

Sun

26 Oct

$70

$121

Mon

27 Oct

$61

$215

Tue

28 Oct

$71

$202

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$120

$186

Thu

23 Oct

$123

$271

Fri

24 Oct

$94

$136

Sat

25 Oct

$91

$151

Sun

26 Oct

$98

$173

Mon

27 Oct

$72

$222

Tue

28 Oct

$98

$208

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$193

$443

Thu

23 Oct

$126

$361

Fri

24 Oct

$108

$196

Sat

25 Oct

$68

$196

Sun

26 Oct

$74

$199

Mon

27 Oct

$65

$462

Tue

28 Oct

$82

$462

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$207

$510

Thu

23 Oct

$137

$334

Fri

24 Oct

$122

$229

Sat

25 Oct

$107

$229

Sun

26 Oct

$114

$229

Mon

27 Oct

$80

$510

Tue

28 Oct

$122

$510

Price range over the past 12 months for a large passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$131

$421

Thu

23 Oct

$281

$421

Fri

24 Oct

$160

$202

Sat

25 Oct

$193

$287

Sun

26 Oct

$131

$160

Mon

27 Oct

$183

$410

Tue

28 Oct

$196

$403

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$400

$400

Thu

23 Oct

$348

$400

Fri

24 Oct

$201

$400

Sat

25 Oct

$176

$410

Sun

26 Oct

$193

$420

Mon

27 Oct

$216

$500

Tue

28 Oct

$174

$410

Price range over the past 12 months for a large ute

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 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

Thu

23 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

Fri

24 Oct

$115

$115

Sat

25 Oct

$115

$150

Sun

26 Oct

$110

$176

Mon

27 Oct

$100

$203

Tue

28 Oct

$156

$176

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury ute

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$301

$301

Thu

23 Oct

$141

$141

Fri

24 Oct

$117

$136

Sat

25 Oct

$117

$139

Sun

26 Oct

$117

$136

Mon

27 Oct

$140

$226

Tue

28 Oct

$194

$226

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Oct

$182

$182

Thu

23 Oct

$174

$174

Fri

24 Oct

$152

$152

Sat

25 Oct

$174

$176

Sun

26 Oct

$152

$152

Mon

27 Oct

$156

$213

Tue

28 Oct

$200

$200

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 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

Thu

23 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

Fri

24 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

Sat

25 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

Sun

26 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

Mon

27 Oct

$110

$110

Tue

28 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

Today

22 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

Thu

23 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

Fri

24 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

Sat

25 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

Sun

26 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

Mon

27 Oct

$177

$177

Tue

28 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

Today

22 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

Thu

23 Oct

$193

$193

Fri

24 Oct

$127

$127

Sat

25 Oct

$128

$129

Sun

26 Oct

$127

$127

Mon

27 Oct

$150

$160

Tue

28 Oct

$160

$160

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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.

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How do I pick up a rental car at Cairns Airport?

There is a comprehensive selection of on-site car rental brands to choose from at Cairns Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Cairns Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

Cairns Airport has two terminals: T1 International Terminal and T2 Domestic Terminal. The terminals are connected by a covered walkway, and it only takes a few minutes to get from one to the other. To walk between the terminals, follow the blue line from T1 Arrivals to T2 Departures. In the reverse direction, follow the green line from T2 Arrivals to T1 Departures.

  • T1 International Terminal

    All international arrivals and departures, including Qantas, use Terminal 1.

  • T2 Domestic Terminal

    Any domestic flights operating to or from Cairns Airport use Terminal 2. 

  • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

    Both terminals

    On airport
    The on-airport hire car desks are located inside the arrivals hall where the luggage is collected at both the domestic and international terminals.
    Off airport
    If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.
  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.
  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    Both terminals

    On airport
    Once you’ve collected your keys from the car rental desks, you can pick your car up from the car park at Terminal 2.
    Off airport
    Shuttle bus to hire car depot.
  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck with making contact, call us at 1300 722 920 and consider heading to the parking area and look for uniformed staff. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned rental desks, but rest assured there’s usually help out in the car park where the rentals are located.

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Returning a hire car at Cairns Airport

  • On-airport

    To return your hire car follow the signs to the domestic or international car rental car parks.

    For after-hours returns, there is a return slot where you can drop off the key. Park and lock your car, then place the keys in the drop box located in the returns area.

  • Off-airport

    With off-airport returns a shuttle service is provided for moving between the depot and the airport.

    For Bargain Car Rentals, return the vehicle to the depot which is located at 410 Sheridan Street, Cairns North. There is a shuttle back to the airport terminal.

    For East Coast, return the vehicle to their depot at 411 Sheridan St, Cairns North. There is a shuttle back to the airport terminal.

Car rental depots at Cairns Airport

Car hire depots at Cairns Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Alamo Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    4.42 • 36 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Avis Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.97 • 6 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Bargain Car Rentals Cairns Airport

    410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870

    Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.08 • 39 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Budget Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.74 • 45 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • East Coast Cairns

    411 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870

    Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    4.60 • 50 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Enterprise Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    4.44 • 21 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    4.82 • 9 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    4.40 • 4 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    4.80 • 50 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    4.44 • 14 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Cairns Airport
Palm Cove 5km away
Cairns 7km away

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Cairns Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Cairns Airport?

    Prices start at AUD $52 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $295 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Cairns Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Cairns Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $110 and AUD $156 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Cairns Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Cairns Airport?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $131 and AUD $420 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Cairns Airport.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at Cairns Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at Cairns Airport is Toyota RAV4 or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Cairns Airport?

    Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider at Cairns Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

  • 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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