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 guideSpecial
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from AUD $67/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from AUD $72/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from AUD $78/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from AUD $92/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $97/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $102/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 01 Aug - 04 Aug 2026
from AUD $112/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $113/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2026
from AUD $117/day
Showing 9 of 20 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 26, 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 26 July, 2026
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- 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
- 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), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots at Cairns Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, 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
12%
$58$758
MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
2
10%
$61$309
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Redspot
3
9%
$212$90
Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, East Coast, Redspot, Thrifty, Avis
4
6%
$132$156
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Sixt, Budget, Redspot
5
5%
$90$180
Mazda CX-8Standard SUV
7
5
1 small
Rent withRedspot
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
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
5
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
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, Avis, Redspot, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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, 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
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 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
Subaru Outback
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, Thrifty, Hertz
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
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Budget, Avis
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
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Everything Fleet, East Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Redspot, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, 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
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
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 Hilux Dual Cab Tray Mine Spec (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota Kluger
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot, Avis, 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, 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
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast, Sixt
Showing 10 of 27 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
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, Redspot, Sixt, Hertz, Budget
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 26 July, 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 intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$97
$181
$97
$181
27 Jul
$119
$219
$119
$219
28 Jul
$119
$195
$119
$195
29 Jul
$125
$191
$125
$191
30 Jul
$115
$150
$115
$150
31 Jul
$97
$150
$97
$150
01 Aug
$112
$129
$112
$129
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$147
$265
$147
$265
27 Jul
$155
$279
$155
$279
28 Jul
$122
$332
$122
$332
29 Jul
$105
$279
$105
$279
30 Jul
$96
$232
$96
$232
31 Jul
$72
$232
$72
$232
01 Aug
$110
$155
$110
$155
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$177
$221
$177
$221
27 Jul
$186
$186
$186
$186
28 Jul
$178
$180
$178
$180
29 Jul
$126
$214
$126
$214
30 Jul
$118
$118
$118
$118
31 Jul
$117
$171
$117
$171
01 Aug
$134
$199
$134
$199
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$147
$260
$147
$260
27 Jul
$160
$274
$160
$274
28 Jul
$136
$317
$136
$317
29 Jul
$108
$274
$108
$274
30 Jul
$90
$192
$90
$192
31 Jul
$78
$204
$78
$204
01 Aug
$114
$173
$114
$173
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$106
$290
$106
$290
27 Jul
$126
$287
$126
$287
28 Jul
$126
$280
$126
$280
29 Jul
$120
$294
$120
$294
30 Jul
$100
$240
$100
$240
31 Jul
$92
$208
$92
$208
01 Aug
$133
$231
$133
$231
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$110
$573
$110
$573
27 Jul
$137
$323
$137
$323
28 Jul
$137
$328
$137
$328
29 Jul
$138
$465
$138
$465
30 Jul
$110
$641
$110
$641
31 Jul
$102
$451
$102
$451
01 Aug
$143
$445
$143
$445
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$222
$510
$222
$510
27 Jul
$294
$294
$294
$294
28 Jul
$260
$260
$260
$260
29 Jul
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
30 Jul
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
31 Jul
$132
$186
$132
$186
01 Aug
$192
$437
$192
$437
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
26 Jul
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
27 Jul
$287
$287
$287
$287
28 Jul
$287
$287
$287
$287
29 Jul
$286
$287
$286
$287
30 Jul
$315
$315
$315
$315
31 Jul
$249
$286
$249
$286
01 Aug
$281
$410
$281
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$202
$228
$202
$228
27 Jul
$236
$236
$236
$236
28 Jul
$176
$236
$176
$236
29 Jul
$174
$248
$174
$248
30 Jul
$167
$167
$167
$167
31 Jul
$168
$192
$168
$192
01 Aug
$201
$201
$201
$201
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
26 Jul
$299
$428
$299
$428
27 Jul
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
28 Jul
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
29 Jul
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
30 Jul
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
31 Jul
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
01 Aug
$427
$427
$427
$427
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$250
$264
$250
$264
27 Jul
$217
$217
$217
$217
28 Jul
$122
$122
$122
$122
29 Jul
$120
$120
$120
$120
30 Jul
$120
$120
$120
$120
31 Jul
$113
$120
$113
$120
01 Aug
$120
$120
$120
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jul
$218
$410
$218
$410
27 Jul
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
28 Jul
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
29 Jul
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
30 Jul
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
31 Jul
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
01 Aug
$352
$352
$352
$352
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 26 July, 2026
Car rental depots at Cairns Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
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 - 11:59 PMTerminal Building (Metro), 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
Hertz Cairns Airport
View details4.4 (4)Mon–Sun 6:00 AM - 11:30 PMAirport Ave, 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 $72 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $413 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 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 $167 and AUD $315 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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