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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.

  • EnterpriseEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $39/day

    for 22 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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  • EnterpriseSpecial
    Special

    From $39/day

    for 22 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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  • Bargain Car RentalsStandard SUV
    Standard SUV

    From $41/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • AlamoCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $42/day

    for 22 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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  • Bargain Car RentalsCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $43/day

    for 20 Jan - 23 Jan 2025
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  • AlamoIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $46/day

    for 22 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 18, 2025 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 18 January, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Cairns Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(1,835 reviews)
  • 09 Jan 2025

    Great

    glenn e.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 07 Jan 2025

    Great price

    tara g.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 28 Dec 2024

    Super easy

    jennifer p.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Very easy to use

    carissa m.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 13 Dec 2024

    Excellent service

    daryl w.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 07 Dec 2024

    Easy to book

    karen c.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Cairns Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 07 Dec 2024

    Good Experience

    satish c.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 06 Dec 2024

    Booking was so easy

    denise s.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 30 Nov 2024

    So easy to book and love the pay later option!!

    david w.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 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
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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

    14%

    $42
    $145
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Budget

  • 2

    7%

    $37
    $117
    Mg3

    Mg3Compact Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo

  • 3

    6%

    $26
    $127
    Standard SUV

    Standard SUVStandard SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • 4

    5%

    $49
    $170
    Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30Compact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar, Hertz

  • 5

    4%

    $70
    $165
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis

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

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, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, 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

    LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)

    LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)

    12

    4

    10 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

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

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 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

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    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

    Skoda Kodiaq

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo

  • Skoda Octavia

    Skoda Octavia

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 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, Alamo, Enterprise

    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 Rogue 4x4 D/cab Auto 4wd

    Toyota Hilux Rogue 4x4 D/cab Auto 4wd

    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, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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 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

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Volkswagen vehicles for hire at Cairns Airport

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

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 Automatic

    Compact Automatic

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    Compact SUV

    Compact SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

  • Deliver 9 LWB Van (11.97 M3)(or similar)

    Deliver 9 LWB Van (11.97 M3)(or similar)

    2

    5

    Providers

    Bargain Car Rentals

    Deliver 9 Lwb Van 11.97 M3

    Deliver 9 Lwb Van 11.97 M3

    2

    5

    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 18 January, 2025

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

18 Jan

$61

$88

Sun

19 Jan

$61

$88

Mon

20 Jan

$60

$162

Tue

21 Jan

$53

$176

Wed

22 Jan

$39

$172

Thu

23 Jan

$39

$166

Fri

24 Jan

$48

$88

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$59

$84

Sun

19 Jan

$59

$84

Mon

20 Jan

$65

$173

Tue

21 Jan

$54

$177

Wed

22 Jan

$46

$173

Thu

23 Jan

$46

$134

Fri

24 Jan

$56

$84

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$77

$95

Sun

19 Jan

$77

$95

Mon

20 Jan

$77

$197

Tue

21 Jan

$71

$221

Wed

22 Jan

$50

$197

Thu

23 Jan

$50

$182

Fri

24 Jan

$61

$95

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$70

$118

Sun

19 Jan

$47

$116

Mon

20 Jan

$43

$211

Tue

21 Jan

$43

$229

Wed

22 Jan

$70

$224

Thu

23 Jan

$65

$217

Fri

24 Jan

$64

$113

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$70

$283

Sun

19 Jan

$70

$283

Mon

20 Jan

$70

$283

Tue

21 Jan

$65

$283

Wed

22 Jan

$71

$231

Thu

23 Jan

$66

$224

Fri

24 Jan

$71

$121

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$72

$126

Sun

19 Jan

$72

$123

Mon

20 Jan

$55

$220

Tue

21 Jan

$46

$239

Wed

22 Jan

$50

$233

Thu

23 Jan

$41

$226

Fri

24 Jan

$43

$123

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$95

$205

Sun

19 Jan

$93

$205

Mon

20 Jan

$95

$301

Tue

21 Jan

$100

$319

Wed

22 Jan

$88

$268

Thu

23 Jan

$88

$260

Fri

24 Jan

$88

$135

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$121

$136

Sun

19 Jan

$121

$136

Mon

20 Jan

$396

$451

Tue

21 Jan

$396

$490

Wed

22 Jan

$396

$485

Thu

23 Jan

$84

$460

Fri

24 Jan

$87

$136

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$223

$366

Sun

19 Jan

$221

$411

Mon

20 Jan

$500

$562

Tue

21 Jan

$288

$562

Wed

22 Jan

$272

$562

Thu

23 Jan

$149

$525

Fri

24 Jan

$124

$129

Price range over the past 12 months for a large wagon

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$258

$258

Sun

19 Jan

$258

$258

Mon

20 Jan

$258

$258

Tue

21 Jan

$89

$89

Wed

22 Jan

$86

$86

Thu

23 Jan

$85

$88

Fri

24 Jan

$88

$88

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$113

$113

Sun

19 Jan

$113

$113

Mon

20 Jan

$187

$187

Tue

21 Jan

$196

$197

Wed

22 Jan

$197

$197

Thu

23 Jan

$161

$162

Fri

24 Jan

$113

$113

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

$88

$88

Sun

19 Jan

$88

$88

Mon

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

$176

$176

Wed

22 Jan

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Limited availability

Thu

23 Jan

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

24 Jan

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

18 Jan

$83

$83

Sun

19 Jan

$83

$83

Mon

20 Jan

$83

$83

Tue

21 Jan

$83

$83

Wed

22 Jan

$83

$83

Thu

23 Jan

$83

$83

Fri

24 Jan

$83

$83

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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 18 January, 2025

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

    4.33 • 29 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

    4.67 • 15 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 •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

    4.67 • 39 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

  • 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 - 6:00 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 - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    4.83 • 47 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 $39 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $232 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 $88 and AUD $113 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 $84 and AUD $522 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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