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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 guideStandard Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $93/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $98/day
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 04 Aug - 09 Aug 2026
from AUD $99/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 04 Aug - 09 Aug 2026
from AUD $100/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $103/day
Special
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $103/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $111/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $114/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $121/day
Showing 9 of 26 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 01, 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 01 August, 2026
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- 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
- 06 Jun 2026joyce s.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarCairns Domestic 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
- 17 May 2026christopher c.Booked: MG HS ExciteCairns Airport
- 13 May 2026phil c.Booked: Hyundai i30 Hybrid or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 07 May 2026zachary w.Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 04 May 2026thi d.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 02 May 2026terry t.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 01 May 2026kathleen h.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 26 Apr 2026phillip b.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 08 Apr 2026kathryn p.Booked: Compact SUVCairns 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%
$128$307
Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Dollar, East Coast, Redspot, Thrifty, Avis
2
10%
$76$286
MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
3
9%
$65$379
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar, Redspot
4
5%
$31$352
Compact SUVCompact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
5
5%
$33$77
StandardStandard Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
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 SQ5
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
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Honda CR-V
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Hyundai I30Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 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
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Sixt, Redspot, Everything Fleet, Avis, Hertz, Europcar
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
1 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, Sixt, Redspot
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
Mercedes vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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
Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Hertz, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Commuter
12
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast, Everything Fleet
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Everything Fleet
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
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt, East Coast, 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
2
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray Mine Spec (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota Kluger
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz, 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
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt, East Coast
Showing 10 of 28 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
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 01 August, 2026
Cairns Airport daily rate data
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 an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$106
$228
$106
$228
02 Aug
$98
$135
$98
$135
03 Aug
$98
$144
$98
$144
04 Aug
$98
$147
$98
$147
05 Aug
$98
$148
$98
$148
06 Aug
$98
$144
$98
$144
07 Aug
$98
$144
$98
$144
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$110
$320
$110
$320
02 Aug
$118
$271
$118
$271
03 Aug
$141
$291
$141
$291
04 Aug
$100
$271
$100
$271
05 Aug
$150
$291
$150
$291
06 Aug
$108
$209
$108
$209
07 Aug
$150
$187
$150
$187
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$232
$294
$232
$294
02 Aug
$111
$320
$111
$320
03 Aug
$111
$351
$111
$351
04 Aug
$111
$327
$111
$327
05 Aug
$111
$351
$111
$351
06 Aug
$111
$259
$111
$259
07 Aug
$111
$273
$111
$273
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
01 Aug
$118
$337
$118
$337
02 Aug
$114
$337
$114
$337
03 Aug
$114
$232
$114
$232
04 Aug
$114
$193
$114
$193
05 Aug
$114
$279
$114
$279
06 Aug
$114
$282
$114
$282
07 Aug
$114
$267
$114
$267
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$133
$368
$133
$368
02 Aug
$122
$373
$122
$373
03 Aug
$168
$369
$168
$369
04 Aug
$124
$343
$124
$343
05 Aug
$181
$369
$181
$369
06 Aug
$133
$324
$133
$324
07 Aug
$158
$341
$158
$341
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$120
$484
$120
$484
02 Aug
$132
$467
$132
$467
03 Aug
$132
$461
$132
$461
04 Aug
$129
$484
$129
$484
05 Aug
$132
$461
$132
$461
06 Aug
$132
$484
$132
$484
07 Aug
$132
$467
$132
$467
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$205
$510
$205
$510
02 Aug
$158
$510
$158
$510
03 Aug
$158
$299
$158
$299
04 Aug
$158
$311
$158
$311
05 Aug
$158
$510
$158
$510
06 Aug
$158
$510
$158
$510
07 Aug
$158
$510
$158
$510
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium passenger van
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$271
$362
$271
$362
02 Aug
$281
$300
$281
$300
03 Aug
$410
$410
$410
$410
04 Aug
$408
$410
$408
$410
05 Aug
$281
$334
$281
$334
06 Aug
$281
$300
$281
$300
07 Aug
$281
$300
$281
$300
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$205
$284
$205
$284
02 Aug
$233
$284
$233
$284
03 Aug
$233
$405
$233
$405
04 Aug
$400
$405
$400
$405
05 Aug
$280
$280
$280
$280
06 Aug
$280
$644
$280
$644
07 Aug
$236
$542
$236
$542
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize pick up extended cab
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize wagon/estate
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$161
$275
$161
$275
02 Aug
$175
$175
$175
$175
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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
05 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
06 Aug
$185
$195
$185
$195
07 Aug
$160
$160
$160
$160
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$427
$427
$427
$427
02 Aug
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
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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Limited availability
05 Aug
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Limited availability
06 Aug
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Limited availability
07 Aug
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
01 Aug
$427
$427
$427
$427
02 Aug
$427
$427
$427
$427
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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Limited availability
05 Aug
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Limited availability
06 Aug
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Limited availability
07 Aug
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
01 Aug
$256
$342
$256
$342
02 Aug
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
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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
05 Aug
$340
$340
$340
$340
06 Aug
$250
$254
$250
$254
07 Aug
$222
$222
$222
$222
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$319
$410
$319
$410
02 Aug
$352
$410
$352
$410
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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
05 Aug
$352
$410
$352
$410
06 Aug
$254
$410
$254
$410
07 Aug
$352
$410
$352
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
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
02 Aug
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
03 Aug
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
04 Aug
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
05 Aug
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
06 Aug
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
07 Aug
$174
$174
$174
$174
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 01 August, 2026
Car rental depots at Cairns Airport
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Avis Cairns Airport
View details4.7 (7)Mon–Sun 5:00 AM - 11:59 PMTerminal Building, Queensland
Bargain Car Rentals Cairns Airport
View details4.1 (48)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM410 Sheridan St, Queensland
Budget Cairns Airport
View details4.8 (47)Mon–Sun 5:00 AM - 12:00 PMTerminal Building, Queensland
Dollar Cairns Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PMAirport Avenue, Queensland
East Coast Cairns
View details4.6 (53)Mon–Fri 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM411 Sheridan St, Queensland
Europcar Cairns Airport
View details4.8 (11)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 11:30 PMTerminal Building Cairns Airport, Queensland
Everything Fleet Cairns Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Queensland
Hertz Cairns Airport
View details4.4 (4)Mon–Sun 6:00 AM - 11:30 PMAirport Ave, Queensland
Redspot Cairns Domestic Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PMRapide Court, Cairns Domestic Airport, Aeroglen, Queensland
Redspot Cairns International Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PMBeaufort Street, Cairns International Airport, Aeroglen, Queensland
Sixt Cairns Airport
View details4.8 (51)Mon–Sun 7:30 AM - 11:59 PMTerminal building, Cairns, Queensland
Thrifty Cairns Airport
View details4.5 (10)Mon–Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PMAirport Avenue, Queensland
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?
Prices start at AUD $98 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $467 per day for a Fullsize SUV. 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 AUD $160 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 $233 and AUD $300 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 Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Cairns Airport?
Sixt 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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