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

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

Compare car rental rates at Cairns Airport

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.

  • Bargain Car RentalsCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $26/day

    for 13 Dec - 16 Dec 2024
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  • Bargain Car RentalsStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $26/day

    for 13 Dec - 16 Dec 2024
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  • Bargain Car RentalsCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $26/day

    for 13 Dec - 16 Dec 2024
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  • Bargain Car RentalsStandard SUV
    Standard SUV

    From $26/day

    for 13 Dec - 16 Dec 2024
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  • East CoastIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $55/day

    for 14 Dec - 17 Dec 2024
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  • EuropcarSpecial
    Special

    From $56/day

    for 13 Dec - 16 Dec 2024
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 12, 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.

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Our customers have rated their Cairns Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(1,810 reviews)
  • 23 Nov 2024

    Easy booking

    christine r.
    Booked: Mg Zs Excite or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mg Zs Excite or similar
  • 21 Nov 2024

    Very easy and competitive prices

    susan jayne c.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 13 Nov 2024

    Great experience

    chris l.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 06 Nov 2024

    easy online system

    mini puthenpurayil j.
    Booked: Mg Zs or similar
    Cairns
    Mg Zs or similar
  • 03 Nov 2024

    Easy to use!

    sean k.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 02 Nov 2024

    Excellent

    russell j.
    Booked: Dual Cab - Cab Chassis
    Cairns Airport
    Dual Cab - Cab Chassis
  • 25 Oct 2024

    Easy and fast to do a booking

    paloma alejandra e.
    Booked: Hyundai Accent or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Hyundai Accent or similar
  • 23 Oct 2024

    Easy to use

    samuel c.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similar
  • 10 Oct 2024

    thanks

    robert h.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 09 Oct 2024

    EASY

    jodee h.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 06 Oct 2024

    Excellent process, good pricing, understand shuttle service to and from Airport

    phillip f.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Cairns Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 03 Oct 2024

    simple and great rates

    darren b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 03 Oct 2024

    Easy

    leanne a.
    Booked: Dual Cab Ute
    Cairns Airport
    Dual Cab Ute
  • 29 Sep 2024

    Easy

    ricky w.
    Booked: MG HS VIBE or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    MG HS VIBE or similar
  • 26 Sep 2024

    Simple and easy booking.

    kelera b.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Large SUV
  • 23 Sep 2024

    Clear Easy Good Deals

    naomi c.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 21 Sep 2024

    Easy and straightforward

    julia k.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 17 Sep 2024

    Easy to follow and use

    kevin h.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Cairns Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 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
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Cairns Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, 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

    16%

    $38
    $116
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget

  • 2

    11%

    $30
    $120
    MG MG3

    MG MG3Economy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise, Bargain Car Rentals

  • 3

    9%

    $42
    $127
    Skoda Kamiq

    Skoda KamiqCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • 4

    6%

    $64
    $172
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageStandard SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Budget, Avis, Thrifty

  • 5

    6%

    $30
    $95
    Compact SUV

    Compact SUVCompact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Bargain Car Rentals

Audi vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

BMW vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • BMW X3

    BMW X3

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

BYD vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3Electric

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford 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

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise

    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, East Coast, Alamo, Enterprise

    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, Europcar, 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

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

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

    MG 3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mg Hs

    Mg Hs

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

    MG HS

    MG HS

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • MG 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

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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 Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Alamo, 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

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 Electric

    Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    7

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, East Coast, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast

    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

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Avis, Budget

    Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

  • Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    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

    8 Seat Van

    8 Seat Van

    8

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Compact Automatic

    Compact Automatic

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 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 - Mine Spec

    Dual Cab - Mine Spec

    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

    4

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz

    Standard

    Standard

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Standard SUV

    Standard SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 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 12 December, 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

12 Dec

$26

$111

Fri

13 Dec

$26

$125

Sat

14 Dec

$26

$118

Sun

15 Dec

$26

$123

Mon

16 Dec

$26

$110

Tue

17 Dec

$26

$146

Wed

18 Dec

$26

$124

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$60

$90

Fri

13 Dec

$60

$117

Sat

14 Dec

$55

$117

Sun

15 Dec

$57

$116

Mon

16 Dec

$82

$115

Tue

17 Dec

$80

$119

Wed

18 Dec

$92

$119

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$26

$146

Fri

13 Dec

$26

$162

Sat

14 Dec

$26

$140

Sun

15 Dec

$26

$143

Mon

16 Dec

$26

$128

Tue

17 Dec

$26

$157

Wed

18 Dec

$26

$134

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$26

$151

Fri

13 Dec

$26

$175

Sat

14 Dec

$26

$164

Sun

15 Dec

$26

$172

Mon

16 Dec

$26

$154

Tue

17 Dec

$26

$189

Wed

18 Dec

$26

$161

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$62

$318

Fri

13 Dec

$62

$181

Sat

14 Dec

$62

$170

Sun

15 Dec

$65

$177

Mon

16 Dec

$94

$189

Tue

17 Dec

$92

$284

Wed

18 Dec

$99

$249

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$26

$323

Fri

13 Dec

$26

$182

Sat

14 Dec

$26

$171

Sun

15 Dec

$26

$452

Mon

16 Dec

$26

$410

Tue

17 Dec

$26

$452

Wed

18 Dec

$26

$410

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$95

$384

Fri

13 Dec

$93

$209

Sat

14 Dec

$106

$197

Sun

15 Dec

$102

$206

Mon

16 Dec

$131

$195

Tue

17 Dec

$131

$266

Wed

18 Dec

$137

$341

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$94

$164

Fri

13 Dec

$103

$176

Sat

14 Dec

$110

$165

Sun

15 Dec

$110

$257

Mon

16 Dec

$145

$401

Tue

17 Dec

$284

$429

Wed

18 Dec

$257

$409

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$104

$158

Fri

13 Dec

$102

$172

Sat

14 Dec

$115

$200

Sun

15 Dec

$112

$287

Mon

16 Dec

$140

$292

Tue

17 Dec

$178

$358

Wed

18 Dec

$276

$332

Price range over the past 12 months for a large wagon

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$78

$78

Fri

13 Dec

$85

$85

Sat

14 Dec

$102

$102

Sun

15 Dec

$85

$96

Mon

16 Dec

$102

$102

Tue

17 Dec

$105

$107

Wed

18 Dec

$107

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

$134

$134

Fri

13 Dec

$134

$134

Sat

14 Dec

$105

$134

Sun

15 Dec

$134

$135

Mon

16 Dec

$142

$142

Tue

17 Dec

$145

$148

Wed

18 Dec

$148

$148

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Dec

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

13 Dec

$135

$135

Sat

14 Dec

$127

$127

Sun

15 Dec

$110

$133

Mon

16 Dec

$119

$119

Tue

17 Dec

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

18 Dec

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

12 Dec

$65

$65

Fri

13 Dec

$65

$65

Sat

14 Dec

$65

$65

Sun

15 Dec

$65

$65

Mon

16 Dec

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

17 Dec

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

18 Dec

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

12 Dec

$101

$169

Fri

13 Dec

$101

$170

Sat

14 Dec

$101

$169

Sun

15 Dec

$101

$169

Mon

16 Dec

$134

$169

Tue

17 Dec

$130

$183

Wed

18 Dec

$130

$169

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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.

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

  • T1 International Terminal

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

  • T2 Domestic Terminal

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

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

    Both terminals

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

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

    Both terminals

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

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

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

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

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Returning a hire car at Cairns Airport

  • On-airport

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

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

  • Off-airport

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

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

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

Car rental depots at Cairns Airport

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

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

    4.44 • 27 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 •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.69 • 14 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    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

    4.74 • 37 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

  • East Coast Cairns

    411 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870

    Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    4.66 • 38 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    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

    4.90 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    4.73 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Cairns Airport

    On airport • Cairns Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 11:59 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 - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    4.82 • 46 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 $26 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $181 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 $105 and AUD $134 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 $102 and AUD $176 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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