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Car Rental Cairns Airport

EasyTerra Car Rental is an independent car rental comparsion site. Our system compares prices from well-known car rental companies so as a customer you can always rent a car through us at a competitive price.

Mini class Cairns Airport

Rental cars in the mini class are perfect for 2 persons and great for city trips. In most cases, cars in the mini class are the most affordable and most fuel efficient.

This destination offers 2-door rental cars and 4-door rentals as well. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day.

Economy class Cairns Airport

An economy class car is ideal for 2 people or a small family. Economy cars are compact but offer more comfort than cars in the mini class.

These cars usually come from lower price classes, so if you're looking for more luxury this may not be the category for you. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Compact class Cairns Airport

Compact rental cars are perfect for small families looking for a spacious yet affordable car. A compact car usually fits four persons and their luggage.

Consider choosing a four-door model to make it easier to get in and out of the car and/or to install a car seat. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Intermediate class Cairns Airport

An intermediate rental car is perfect for families and small groups. This type of car hardly uses any more fuel or energy (if you choose an electric model) than a compact car, but offers a bit more room for passengers and luggage.

In a nutshell: an intermediate car is compact on the outside and spacious on the inside. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Standard class Cairns Airport

Maybe you already have a smaller car at home for commuting. But imagine packing everything you need for an entire vacation into it...

Then you might want to consider renting a larger car! Standard class cars are larger in size, offering enough room for 5 passengers and their luggage. Ideal for longer(-term) trips. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Full-size class Cairns Airport

Rental cars in the full-size class are spacious and are usually luxury family cars. These cars have powerful engines for comfortable, long(er) distance journeys.

This class also has rental cars with room for more than 5 persons, such as mini buses. However, book early, as availability in the full-size class is usually limited. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Rent a luxury car Cairns Airport

Whether you want to make a special day even more special or give your vacation a luxury upgrade, why not rent a luxury car? This category includes larger, luxury cars from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo and other car brands.

They usually cost a bit more, but we compare all the rates for you to find the best possible deal. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Rent a station wagon Cairns Airport

A station wagon is also called an estate car in the UK. Thanks to the squared out space in the back, these cars offer extra room for baggage.

This is an ideal vacation car, especially if you need a lot of stuff, for example camping and/or sports equipment. We'll help you find the best price for a station wagon rental. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Europcar.

Rent a van Cairns Airport

Maybe you want to get away with a group of friends. Then rent a van!

It's not only super-fun, but also very practical. Passenger vans usually have more than enough room for the whole crew, and their bags. If you need even more room, consider a double-cab passenger van, which will give you even more baggage storage in the back. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Rent an SUV Cairns Airport

An SUV is the ideal travel vehicle with generally tons of space. These cars share a lot in common with MPVs, but SUVs sit much higher off the road.

This has advantages such as not needing to crouch to get in and a higher seat with a better view of what's coming. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Bargain Car Rentals.

Rent an electric car Cairns Airport

An electric car, also called an EV (electric vehicle), rides on an electric engine. Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, and an increasing number of car rental agencies have a range of models available.

You do need to keep in mind that charging the battery takes more time than simply filling the tank with gas. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Cairns Airport) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Hertz.
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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.

  • Alamo

    8.8 (7920)
    From € 51 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.5 (1712)
    From € 56 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.3 (4903)
    From € 53 / day
  • Hertz

    8.1 (6177)
    From € 61 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5359)
    From € 62 / day
  • Europcar

    8.1 (7341)
    From € 44 / day
  • East Coast Car Rentals

    7.9 (115)
    From € 45 / day
  • Bargain Car Rentals

    7.8 (17)
    From € 23 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.7 (2997)
    No rates available
  • Budget

    7.3 (9014)
    From € 46 / day
  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.9 (13)
    From € 31 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.8 (3864)
    From € 61 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8 (384)
    No rates available
  • Sixt

    7.8 (2941)
    From € 49 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.1 (3477)
    No rates available

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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 . 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 € 23 /day
Ace Rental Cars
From € 31 /day
Europcar
From € 44 /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 Alamo. 7920 customers gave an average rating of 8.8. The second-highest rated rental company is Enterprise. 1712 customers gave an average rating of 8.5. The third-highest rated rental company is Enterprise. 4903 customers gave an average rating of 8.3. 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 Ace Rental Cars
From € 31 /day
Toyota Commuter Bargain Car Rentals
From € 68 /day
Hyundai iMax Bargain Car Rentals
From € 75 /day
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Hertz
From € 111 /day
Toyota HiAce East Coast Car Rentals
From € 118 /day
Ford Transit Europcar
From € 141 /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? Yes, it is possible to rent an electric car at Cairns Airport. Recent prices for electric cars that we have seen:

Tesla Model 3 Hertz
From € 129 /day

Enter your desired rental period using the "Electric" filter to check what is available. In addition to electric cars, hybrid cars are available. These include:

Toyota Yaris Cross Sixt
From € 55 /day
Toyota Yaris East Coast Car Rentals
From € 60 /day
Toyota Camry East Coast Car Rentals
From € 60 /day
Toyota Prius Sixt
From € 62 /day
Toyota Kluger Hertz
From € 64 /day
Toyota Corolla Hertz
From € 69 /day
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hertz
From € 69 /day
Toyota Rav4 Sixt
From € 74 /day
Volkswagen Golf Budget
From € 84 /day
Toyota RAV 4 Hertz
From € 114 /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:

Toyota HiAce
or similar
Mini
From € 118 /day
Toyota Yaris
or similar
Economy
From € 23 /day
MG 3
or similar
Compact
From € 23 /day
Hyundai Accent
or similar
Intermediate
From € 25 /day
Kia Carnival
or similar
Standard
From € 31 /day
Hyundai i30
or similar
Full-size
From € 48 /day
Ford Everest
or similar
Luxury
From € 64 /day
Isuzu MU-X
or similar
Station wagon
From € 53 /day
Kia Stonic
or similar
SUV
From € 29 /day
Kia d Carnival
or similar
MPV
From € 53 /day
Kia Carnival
or similar
Passenger van
From € 31 /day
Tesla Model 3
or similar
Sports car
From € 129 /day
What car rental companies are available at Cairns Airport?
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Thrifty
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Budget
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • National Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • FireFly Car Rental
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
From € 5 /day
Booster seat
From € 4 /day
Car seat
From € 6 /day
Baby seat
From € 8 /day
Additional driver
From € 3 /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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Cairns Airport average daily price per month

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent an economy class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, you pay an average of /day to rent a car May is the most popular month to rent an economy car at this destination (Cairns Airport), you will pay on average /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent a compact class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. May is the most popular month to rent a compact class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a intermediate class car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent an intermediate class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. October is the most popular month to rent an intermediate class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a standard-class car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), November is the cheapest month to rent a standard class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day to rent a car. October is the most popular month to rent a standard class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent a full-size class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. May is the most popular month to rent a full-size class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury class car. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. May is the most popular month to rent a luxury class car at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent a station wagon. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. March is the most popular month to rent a station wagon at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent an SUV. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. May is the most popular month to rent an SUV at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), May is the cheapest month to rent an MPV. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. March is the most popular month to rent an MPV at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), March is the cheapest month to rent a minibus. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. October is the most popular month to rent a minibus at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cairns Airport - When is the cheapest time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Cairns Airport), October is the cheapest month to rent a van. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. October is the most popular month to rent a van at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

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.

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