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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.

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Compact CarEast Coast

From $110/day

for 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2024
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SpecialEnterprise

From $110/day

for 28 Jul - 31 Jul 2024
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Economy CarAlamo

From $114/day

for 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2024
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Intermediate SUVSixt

From $118/day

for 31 Jul - 03 Aug 2024
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Compact MonospaceSixt

From $121/day

for 30 Jul - 02 Aug 2024
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Compact SUVAlamo

From $123/day

for 28 Jul - 31 Jul 2024

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 27, 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 27 July, 2024

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Our customers have rated their Cairns Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(1,640 reviews)
  • 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
  • 12 May 2024

    love it - so quick & easy to use :)

    daniel b.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Kluger  or similar
  • 07 May 2024

    Fast and Efficient

    andrew m.
    Booked: Mg3 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg3 or similar
  • 07 May 2024

    Quick and easy

    lorelle f.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 04 May 2024

    Great, thanks.

    gregory s.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 04 May 2024

    Great use this company everytime

    julie c.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 02 May 2024

    easy to follow straight forward and well explained

    gloria s.
    Booked: Hyundai Kona or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Hyundai Kona or similar
  • 30 Apr 2024

    Customer service rep was very helpful, changing my car hire so I can pick up from airport rather than having to travel to city of Cairns

    jennifer t.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 30 Apr 2024

    fast and easy no real hassle

    adrian h.
    Booked: Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
  • 26 Apr 2024

    Very easy to navigate and very competitive prices.

    anna d.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Kluger  or similar
  • 19 Apr 2024

    Very easy to make the booking

    luis carlos p.
    Booked: Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
  • 15 Apr 2024

    easy

    ashley s.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 14 Apr 2024

    Straight forward

    leon h.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 10 Apr 2024

    Easy to use

    michael b.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 05 Apr 2024

    Good prices very easy to choose

    sue o.
    Booked: Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
  • 02 Apr 2024

    The price seemed cheaper than from Alamo directly.

    matthew w.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 01 Apr 2024

    Very happy and easy to use

    joseph c.
    Booked: Ldv D90 or similar
    Cairns
    Ldv D90 or similar
  • 29 Mar 2024

    Quick simple done in a flash. Thanks

    judith h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns
    Toyota Corolla 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

    13%

    $49
    $188
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz

  • 2

    10%

    $36
    $161
    Mg3

    Mg3Compact Car

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Bargain Car Rentals, Enterprise, Alamo

  • 3

    8%

    $72
    $200
    Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-TrailIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 4

    5%

    $51
    $148
    Mg Hs

    Mg HsStandard SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

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

  • 5

    4%

    $54
    $156
    Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30Compact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo

Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Audi	Q3

    Audi Q3

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    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

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals, Hertz

  • Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

BYD vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • 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 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 i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget, Sixt

Isuzu vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Isuzu D-max

    Isuzu D-max

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Kia vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

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

    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, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

LDV vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • LDV	Deliver 9

    LDV Deliver 9

    5

    4

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    LDV D90

    LDV D90

    7

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals

  • LDV T60

    LDV T60

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

Mazda vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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 5

    Mg 5

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Mg Hs

    Mg Hs

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals

    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 Hs+ Excite

    Mg Hs+ ExciteHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • 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

    Mg3

    Mg3

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

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 X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • 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 Octavia

    Skoda Octavia

    5

    4

    5 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz, Sixt

    Toyota Commuter

    Toyota Commuter

    12

    4

    3 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, East Coast, Hertz

    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

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, East Coast, Europcar

    Toyota Corrolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corrolla HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

    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, Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

    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

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt

  • 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 27 July, 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

27 Jul

$132

$238

Sun

28 Jul

$116

$194

Mon

29 Jul

$116

$203

Tue

30 Jul

$114

$216

Wed

31 Jul

$114

$203

Thu

01 Aug

$126

$315

Fri

02 Aug

$110

$145

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$153

$196

Sun

28 Jul

$135

$196

Mon

29 Jul

$135

$197

Tue

30 Jul

$132

$202

Wed

31 Jul

$132

$198

Thu

01 Aug

$135

$325

Fri

02 Aug

$125

$159

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$161

$244

Sun

28 Jul

$141

$288

Mon

29 Jul

$141

$394

Tue

30 Jul

$141

$394

Wed

31 Jul

$141

$365

Thu

01 Aug

$154

$369

Fri

02 Aug

$142

$169

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$140

$248

Sun

28 Jul

$123

$290

Mon

29 Jul

$203

$372

Tue

30 Jul

$198

$436

Wed

31 Jul

$123

$372

Thu

01 Aug

$134

$407

Fri

02 Aug

$124

$185

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$140

$323

Sun

28 Jul

$124

$297

Mon

29 Jul

$124

$494

Tue

30 Jul

$122

$494

Wed

31 Jul

$124

$494

Thu

01 Aug

$135

$494

Fri

02 Aug

$124

$211

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$191

$399

Sun

28 Jul

$153

$297

Mon

29 Jul

$153

$473

Tue

30 Jul

$129

$496

Wed

31 Jul

$133

$473

Thu

01 Aug

$145

$471

Fri

02 Aug

$138

$198

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$254

$391

Sun

28 Jul

$234

$361

Mon

29 Jul

$238

$564

Tue

30 Jul

$238

$564

Wed

31 Jul

$238

$564

Thu

01 Aug

$187

$564

Fri

02 Aug

$175

$240

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$272

$544

Sun

28 Jul

$243

$535

Mon

29 Jul

$249

$564

Tue

30 Jul

$248

$564

Wed

31 Jul

$249

$498

Thu

01 Aug

$201

$498

Fri

02 Aug

$182

$255

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$262

$264

Sun

28 Jul

$245

$264

Mon

29 Jul

$226

$251

Tue

30 Jul

$146

$262

Wed

31 Jul

$258

$258

Thu

01 Aug

$201

$293

Fri

02 Aug

$180

$180

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$221

$221

Sun

28 Jul

$313

$313

Mon

29 Jul

$361

$361

Tue

30 Jul

$377

$396

Wed

31 Jul

$118

$302

Thu

01 Aug

$365

$366

Fri

02 Aug

$187

$187

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$238

$238

Sun

28 Jul

$194

$194

Mon

29 Jul

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Tue

30 Jul

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Limited availability

Wed

31 Jul

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Limited availability

Thu

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

Fri

02 Aug

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Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

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

Mon

29 Jul

$560

$560

Tue

30 Jul

$560

$560

Wed

31 Jul

$560

$560

Thu

01 Aug

$560

$560

Fri

02 Aug

$215

$215

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

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

Mon

29 Jul

$160

$160

Tue

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

Wed

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

Thu

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

Fri

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$242

$242

Sun

28 Jul

$221

$221

Mon

29 Jul

$248

$248

Tue

30 Jul

$254

$275

Wed

31 Jul

$256

$256

Thu

01 Aug

$188

$197

Fri

02 Aug

$175

$175

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

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

Mon

29 Jul

$249

$249

Tue

30 Jul

$121

$121

Wed

31 Jul

$121

$121

Thu

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

Fri

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Jul

$191

$191

Sun

28 Jul

$183

$183

Mon

29 Jul

$208

$208

Tue

30 Jul

$198

$235

Wed

31 Jul

$198

$198

Thu

01 Aug

$152

$168

Fri

02 Aug

$139

$139

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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 27 July, 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 $110 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $211 per day for an Intermediate 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 $118 and AUD $302 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 $146 and AUD $564 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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