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Car rental offers Cairns Airport

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable car for the lowest price. Below are a few examples from our selection in Cairns Airport.

Car type
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
MG 3
Or similar
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Hertz
    From /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Hertz
    From /day
  3. Thrifty
    From /day
MG 3
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: MG 3
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Holden Barina
Or similar
For example: Holden Barina
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Holden Barina
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Holden Barina
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
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Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Jucy
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Jucy
    From /day
  2. Avis
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From /day
  2. Alamo
    From /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Enterprise
    From /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
  3. Avis
    From /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
  3. Hertz
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Jucy
    From /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  3. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Hertz
    From /day
  3. Avis
    From /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Enterprise
    From /day
  3. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Enterprise
    From /day
  3. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
  3. Hertz
    From /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From /day
MG HS
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: MG HS
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Holden Commodore
Or similar
For example: Holden Commodore
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Aurion
Or similar
For example: Toyota Aurion
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Peugeot 508
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Peugeot 508
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
Ford Endura
Or similar
For example: Ford Endura
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
  3. Hertz
    From /day
Peugeot 508
Or similar
For example: Peugeot 508
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
  2. Budget
    From /day
  3. Hertz
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Or similar
For example: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
Ford Everest
Or similar
For example: Ford Everest
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Or similar
For example: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From /day
  2. Hertz
    From /day
Toyota Commuter
Or similar
For example: Toyota Commuter
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Subaru Outback
Or similar
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
Subaru Outback
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Subaru Outback
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Sixt
    From /day
  3. Alamo
    From /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
  2. Sixt
    From /day
  3. Budget
    From /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Toyota Commuter
Or similar
For example: Toyota Commuter
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Jucy
    From /day
  3. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Ace Rental Cars
    From /day
  3. Europcar
    From /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Sixt
    From /day
  3. Budget
    From /day
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Bargain Car Rentals
    From /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. East Coast Car Rentals
    From /day
  2. Europcar
    From /day
  3. Sixt
    From /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
MG ZS Excite
Or similar
For example: MG ZS Excite
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From /day
Nissan Juke
Or similar
For example: Nissan Juke
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

Rental car options at Cairns Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Cairns Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Enterprise

    8.7 (1649)
    From / day

  • Avis

    8.4 (5111)
    From / day

  • Alamo

    8.4 (7628)
    From / day

  • Hertz

    8.3 (5896)
    From / day

  • Thrifty

    8.3 (4592)
    From / day

  • Europcar

    8.2 (6957)
    From / day

  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (371)

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.9 (3693)
    From / day

  • East Coast Car Rentals

    7.8 (116)
    From / day

  • Sixt

    7.8 (2695)
    From / day

  • Budget

    7.7 (8655)
    From / day

  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.7 (2844)

  • FireFly Car Rental

    7 (3339)

  • Bargain Car Rentals

    6.8 (9)
    From / day

  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.8 (12)
    From / day
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

8.3 / 10 Number of reviews: 542

We have used easy terra for car bookings in europe and Australia

We have used easy terra for car bookings in Europe and Australia and never had any issues.
S
STUART SMITH
East Coast Car Rentals Cairns Airport
07-09-2019

Best way to rent a car!

I have used easyterra many times over a number of years and never had any issues with it, it’s always been quick, easy and good value. I highly recommend it.

Unbeatable prices and good service.

Unbeatable prices and good service.
L
Luca
Hertz Adelaide Airport
29-10-2018

Insurance costs are always so unclear

Insurance costs are always so unclear : it suggest 100% coverage while searching, then, at counter, you still have to pay a lot EXTRA to get that 100% really ...!!! It a dishonest game !
P
PATRICK SPEGELAERE
Europcar Hobart Airport
24-03-2018

I'm still waiting for a response for my …

I'm still waiting for a response for my insurance claim on the excess for roadside assistance.
C
CHOON YEN ONG
Hertz Perth Airport
20-01-2018

I thought I already filled a request…

I thought I already filled a request from you?
M
Madame Sylvie Colombel
Hertz Nouméa Airport
24-11-2019

We recieved very good customer service…

We recieved very good customer service and enjoyed our drive around the island!
S
Sonya
Hertz Nouméa Airport
29-06-2019

We have used EasyTerra on several…

We have used EasyTerra on several occasions and each time the process has been simple and efficient. Their service has been fabulous and we'd use them again.
S
SUZANNE TROUP
Europcar 69 - 73 Shortland Street
07-04-2018

Nothing beats Easyterra!

I've used Easy terra now multiple times in multiple countries/continents and every time I've been a very very satisfied customer. The site is clear, is giving comparisons and most important... the price. At some review sites you might read negative things, but I haven't had any. Actually, the only thing I can say to everyone just go to the site and take a look.
A
Aubr
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Auckland Airport
21-08-2016

Good service

Good service
J
JOSE MARCELO PREVITALLI NASCIMENTO
Hertz Brisbane Airport
29-02-2020

Good service though when I called and…

Good service though when I called and asked if I could keep the same car if I needed some more days the attendant said that I could, but in fact I couldn’t when I tried.
J
JOSE MARCELO PREVITALLI NASCIMENTO
Hertz Brisbane Airport
15-02-2020

Easy to deal with.

Easy to deal with.
R
Ryan
Europcar Auckland Airport
05-08-2019

Booked an SUV in Auckland.

Booked an SUV in Auckland. Apart from the bus ride to the ‘off site’ location, everything was very simple. There was s very high excess on the insurance that could not be reduced but was told that the rental company would re-imburse my loss. Fortunately, didn’t have to test it. Straight forward full to full fuel policy, friendly staff and no nasty surprises.
C
CSB
Alamo Auckland Airport
21-02-2019

Quick, good and friendly help

Quick, good and friendly help.
A
ANDREAS NIEUWHOF
Hertz Auckland Airport
14-03-2017

Cairns Airport frequently asked questions

The most frequently asked questions for Cairns Airport are shown below. If you can't find an answer to your question, check the faq page.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest? Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town. What do I need to do when picking up a car? To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient. What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental? In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car. What is a worry-free label? Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs. Can I rent a car at Cairns Airport without a credit card? In general, you always need a credit card to rent a car from EasyTerra.

You pay a deposit when you pick up the car. You need a credit card in the name of the main driver to pay this deposit. The rental company will then put a temporary hold on your credit card for the amount of the deposit so they can recover the costs of any damage or other extra costs.

When you return the rental car, it will be checked for damage or other defects. If no damage is found, the amount of the temporary hold on your credit card will be released. You can read more about the deposit on this page: Car rental deposit Can I rent a car without an excess (zero excess) at Cairns Airport? Yes, there are cars available without an excess (zero excess) at Cairns Airport. Use the filters on the results page to find these deals. As an alternative, many cars are available with deductible cover, which is almost the same but cheaper. See the following page for the difference between "zero excess" and "excess cover": Insurance and deductible . How old do I have to be to rent a car in Australia? To rent a car at Cairns Airport, you must be at least 21 years old. Drivers younger than 24 may have to pay a surcharge at Cairns Airport. This surcharge ranges from to per day. At EasyTerra, you will receive an automatic notification if age surcharges apply. Which is the cheapest rental car company at Cairns Airport? Prices vary all the time, so it's a good idea to perform a search on our website to check the latest prices. In general, the cheapest cars at Cairns Airport are available from these rental companies:

  • Bargain Car Rentals,
    From /day
  • East Coast Car Rentals,
    From /day
  • Alamo,
    From /day

We recommend you look at more than just the price when choosing a rental car. Carefully consider the importance of quality and price, and read the reviews for rental companies on our site. Rental companies with lower ratings may have longer waiting times or provide unsatisfactory service. What is the best rental car company at Cairns Airport? The rental company with the highest rating is Enterprise. 1649 customers gave an average rating of 8.7. The second-highest rated rental company is Avis. 5111 customers gave an average rating of 8.4. The third-highest rated rental company is Avis. 7628 customers gave an average rating of 8.4. Can I rent a passenger van at Cairns Airport? Yes, you can rent a passenger van at Cairns Airport. Passenger vans are available for 8 to 12 people. Recent searches generated the following prices for passenger vans:

  • Kia Carnival by East Coast Car Rentals,
    From /day
  • Hyundai iMax by Bargain Car Rentals,
    From /day
  • Toyota Commuter by Europcar,
    From /day

Search for your desired rental period using the "Passenger van" filter to check what is available. Is it possible to rent an electric car at Cairns Airport? We were unfortunately unable to find any electric cars recently. Hybrid cars are available. These include:

  • Toyota Corolla by East Coast Car Rentals,
    From /day
  • Toyota Camry by Sixt,
    From /day
  • Toyota Rav4 by Sixt,
    From /day
  • Toyota Corolla hatchback by Hertz,
    From /day
  • Toyota Kluger by Hertz,
    From /day
How much does a rental car cost at Cairns Airport? The prices of rental cars vary frequently. During the high season, prices are often much higher than during the low season. Would you like to see the latest prices for Cairns Airport? Perform a search for your vacation dates. To give you an indication, we have seen the following rental cars and prices per day recently:

Economy Toyota Yaris or similar
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Compact Hyundai Kona or similar
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Intermediate Toyota Corolla or similar
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Standard Nissan X-Trail or similar
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Full-size Holden Commodore or similar
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Luxury Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar
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Station wagon Subaru Outback or similar
From /day
SUV Hyundai Kona or similar
From /day
MPV Hyundai iMax or similar
From /day
Passenger van Kia Carnival or similar
From /day
What car rental companies are available at Cairns Airport?
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Europcar
  • National Car Rental
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Sixt
  • Budget
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Ace Rental Cars
Which extras can I order with the reservation for the car? Many rental companies at Cairns Airport offer extras, including child car seats and GPS systems. The prices of these extras vary for each rental company. The minimum prices are shown below.

Navigation system
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Booster seat
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Car seat
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Baby seat
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Additional driver
From /day

The above rates are indicative. You can add any extra accessories you would like when you make your reservation. Accessories must be paid for when you pick up the car.
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Car rental location Cairns Airport

Location information for Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport in a nutshell

Cairns Airport is located 8 kilometers from Cairns. The airport is a popular tourist destination for Australia, because of its location near the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical (Daintree) rainforest. Cairns handles 4 million travelers annually. There are two terminals, one for international and one for domestic flights. There is a shuttle bus between the terminals.

There is no direct train connection between the airport and Cairns. Buses run to the center regularly. The airport is situated on the Captain Cook Highway and is easily accessible by car. There is no hotel at the airport, but there are several accommodations nearby.

There is a wide range of shops and restaurants. There are no special business facilities at Cairns Airport. Both terminals have banks, exchange offices, ATMs and first aid stations. It's possible to get a tour of the airport.

In the aviation industry Cairns Airport is indicated by the abbreviations CNS (IATA airport code) and YBCS (ICAO airport code).

Link to the official website of Cairns Airport.

Important up-to-date information for renting a car at Cairns Airport

🚙 Number of rental agencies 15
⭐ Most popular car rental agency East Coast Car Rentals
💰 Cheapest car rental company Bargain Car Rentals
🏆 Best rated car rental agency Enterprise

Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    suv

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