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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

Car rental rates at Cairns Airport

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 both domestic and international flights and is 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 as soon as you arrive by collecting your hire car from Cairns Airport. Search, compare, and book the best rates from Australia’s leading car rental companies with VroomVroomVroom.

  • Bargain Car RentalsCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $74/day

    for 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2024
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  • Bargain Car RentalsCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $90/day

    for 25 Sep - 28 Sep 2024
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  • Bargain Car RentalsSpecial
    Special

    From $90/day

    for 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2024
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  • AlamoEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $100/day

    for 24 Sep - 29 Sep 2024
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  • ThriftyStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $108/day

    for 27 Sep - 30 Sep 2024
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  • East CoastIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $113/day

    for 24 Sep - 29 Sep 2024
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Showing 6 of 23 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 21, 2024 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 21 September, 2024

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Our customers have rated their Cairns Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(1,726 reviews)
  • 11 Sep 2024

    GOOD

    lin h.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 11 Sep 2024

    quick, easy to compare. great deals. got what i wanted.

    clare c.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 08 Sep 2024

    Easy to use

    karl w.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 07 Sep 2024

    Cool

    corey w.
    Booked: Toyota Prado or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Prado or similar
  • 06 Sep 2024

    Good

    william l.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 31 Aug 2024

    Easy as

    alana m.
    Booked: Mg Zs or similar
    Cairns
    Mg Zs or similar
  • 29 Aug 2024

    Excellent Service…

    keith f.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 28 Aug 2024

    Always quick & easy

    jacqualine b.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 28 Aug 2024

    It seemed easy. I guess when I pick it up and it is no problem then I will be very happy

    chris h.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 28 Aug 2024

    QUICK AND EASY

    mele p.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 28 Aug 2024

    Easy to book

    katrina w.
    Booked: Mg Zs Excite or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg Zs Excite or similar
  • 25 Aug 2024

    easy

    emma h.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 22 Aug 2024

    Easy to use

    bradley d.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 17 Aug 2024

    Easy process

    maddison h.
    Booked: Mg Hs or similar
    Cairns
    Mg Hs or similar
  • 14 Aug 2024

    Ease of booking

    michael m.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 12 Aug 2024

    So easy

    linda h.
    Booked: Hyundai Accent or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Hyundai Accent or similar
  • 12 Aug 2024

    Easy booking process and sharp pricing

    john w.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 12 Aug 2024

    Very easy process

    rodney h.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 10 Aug 2024

    Yes

    harry g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 09 Aug 2024

    Very easy to book online

    bernard d.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 07 Aug 2024

    Excellent

    keith f.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Large SUV
  • 05 Aug 2024

    Very user friendly website. Always use them for car hire

    sonia c.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
  • 03 Aug 2024

    Easy

    grantley s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similar
  • 27 Jul 2024

    the ease of booking

    mary o.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 14 Jul 2024

    I've used the booking service over a number of years. The process is easy with clear instructions.

    david m.
    Booked: Mg3 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg3 or similar
  • 02 Jul 2024

    Easy and fast

    amanda s.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 30 Jun 2024

    it was quick.

    edward b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 27 Jun 2024

    Easy

    ian m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 19 Jun 2024

    Good

    mark h.
    Booked: Mg3 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg3 or similar
  • 03 Jun 2024

    Easy and clear.

    thomas w.
    Booked: Mg Hs or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg Hs or similar
  • 23 May 2024

    Person I spoke with was helpful

    alfred h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 22 May 2024

    Easy & straightforward.

    jan b.
    Booked: Mg Hs or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg Hs or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Cairns Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport, Ute 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

    20%

    $55
    $160
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz

  • 2

    11%

    $30
    $189
    MG MG3

    MG MG3Economy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Bargain Car Rentals

  • 3

    4%

    $72
    $149
    MG HS VIBE

    MG HS VIBEIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Alamo, Europcar, East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals

  • 4

    4%

    $71
    $270
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridIntermediate Car

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Thrifty, East Coast, Hertz, Budget

  • 5

    4%

    $59
    $138
    Skoda Kamiq

    Skoda KamiqCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise

Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Audi Q2

    Audi Q2

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi SQ5

    Audi SQ5

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

BMW vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • BMW X3

    BMW X3

    5

    5

    4 large, 6 small

    Providers

    Sixt

BYD vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3Electric

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    BYD Atto 3 (Electric)

    BYD Atto 3 (Electric)Electric

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Everest Trend

    Ford Everest Trend

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • 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

    Honda Hr-v

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Hyundai Accent

    Hyundai Accent

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

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

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • 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

Mazda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    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

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mercedes-Benz V Class

    Mercedes-Benz V Class

    8

    2

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

MG vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • 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

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mg Hs Vibe

    Mg Hs Vibe

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • MG HS VIBE

    MG HS VIBE

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    MG MG3

    MG MG3

    5

    4

    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 Pajero Sport 4WD

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    5

    5

    4 large, 6 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Triton 4WD dual cab

    Mitsubishi Triton 4WD dual cab

    5

    5

    6 large, 8 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Nissan vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    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 Kamiq

    Skoda Kamiq

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Skoda Kodiaq Style

    Skoda Kodiaq Style

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo

  • Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    5

    2

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Subaru Forester

    Subaru Forester

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Sixt

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Suzuki Baleno

    Suzuki Baleno

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast

    Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 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

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    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

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Avis

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Hertz, Avis

    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

    Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast, Sixt

    Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    5

    6 large, 8 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt

    Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise

  • 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

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Sixt

Other vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • 1 Tonne - Hi-Top

    1 Tonne - Hi-Top

    2

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    12 Seat Mini Bus

    12 Seat Mini Bus

    12

    4

    10 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    8 Seat Van

    8 Seat Van

    8

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Compact SUV

    Compact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    Dual Cab - Cab Chassis

    Dual Cab - Cab Chassis

    2

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Dual Cab Ute

    Dual Cab Ute

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    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

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Budget

    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

    VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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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 21 September, 2024

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

21 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

Sun

22 Sep

$74

$119

Mon

23 Sep

$75

$180

Tue

24 Sep

$83

$173

Wed

25 Sep

$94

$94

Thu

26 Sep

$126

$142

Fri

27 Sep

$118

$141

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$154

$195

Sun

22 Sep

$127

$199

Mon

23 Sep

$126

$201

Tue

24 Sep

$113

$192

Wed

25 Sep

$127

$195

Thu

26 Sep

$113

$192

Fri

27 Sep

$121

$164

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$165

$186

Sun

22 Sep

$180

$203

Mon

23 Sep

$190

$216

Tue

24 Sep

$121

$217

Wed

25 Sep

$189

$215

Thu

26 Sep

$131

$206

Fri

27 Sep

$108

$169

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$152

$213

Sun

22 Sep

$183

$233

Mon

23 Sep

$119

$206

Tue

24 Sep

$116

$200

Wed

25 Sep

$90

$207

Thu

26 Sep

$133

$193

Fri

27 Sep

$103

$184

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$142

$220

Sun

22 Sep

$140

$241

Mon

23 Sep

$142

$198

Tue

24 Sep

$115

$201

Wed

25 Sep

$140

$198

Thu

26 Sep

$124

$216

Fri

27 Sep

$125

$192

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$178

$254

Sun

22 Sep

$128

$277

Mon

23 Sep

$179

$222

Tue

24 Sep

$117

$222

Wed

25 Sep

$150

$271

Thu

26 Sep

$126

$254

Fri

27 Sep

$124

$218

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$196

$308

Sun

22 Sep

$214

$337

Mon

23 Sep

$205

$205

Tue

24 Sep

$156

$188

Wed

25 Sep

$192

$192

Thu

26 Sep

$159

$188

Fri

27 Sep

$144

$202

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

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$446

$446

Sun

22 Sep

$299

$446

Mon

23 Sep

$363

$480

Tue

24 Sep

$219

$532

Wed

25 Sep

$400

$463

Thu

26 Sep

$206

$446

Fri

27 Sep

$414

$463

Price range over the past 12 months for a small wagon

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$181

$181

Sun

22 Sep

$192

$192

Mon

23 Sep

$194

$194

Tue

24 Sep

$121

$178

Wed

25 Sep

$181

$181

Thu

26 Sep

$141

$178

Fri

27 Sep

$150

$150

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 Sep

$220

$220

Sun

22 Sep

$238

$238

Mon

23 Sep

$223

$223

Tue

24 Sep

$179

$226

Wed

25 Sep

$223

$223

Thu

26 Sep

$179

$241

Fri

27 Sep

$178

$178

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 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

Sun

22 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

Mon

23 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

Tue

24 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

Wed

25 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

Thu

26 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

Fri

27 Sep

$130

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

21 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

Sun

22 Sep

$149

$149

Mon

23 Sep

$149

$149

Tue

24 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

Wed

25 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

Thu

26 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

Fri

27 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

Today

21 Sep

$207

$249

Sun

22 Sep

$227

$272

Mon

23 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

Tue

24 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

Wed

25 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

Thu

26 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

Fri

27 Sep

$136

$164

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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.

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Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 21 September, 2024

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 terminals

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. 

Pick up instructions

  • 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. Directions
    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. Directions
  • 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. Directions
    Off airport
    Shuttle bus to hire car depot. Directions
  • 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 CairnsAirport

    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

    4.37 • 23 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

    4.96 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Bargain Car Rentals Cairns Airport

    410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 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

    4.69 • 7 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    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

    4.75 • 35 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 •8:00 AM - 7:00 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

    4.63 • 35 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Enterprise CairnsAirport

    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

    4.59 • 15 ratings

    5

    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

  • 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

    4.73 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 10:00 PM

    4.82 • 43 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

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    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 $74 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $290 per day for a Premium 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 between AUD $130 and AUD $178 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 $206 and AUD $240 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 Skoda Kamiq 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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