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Rent a Car from Cairns Airport
When you arrive at Cairns Airport, you'll find our Avis car hire branch right here in the domestic and international airport terminals, ready for you to pick up your vehicle and be on your way as soon as possible. The city of Cairns is just a few kilometres to the south, making this an ideal starting point for your adventure or business trip into the nearby Northern Queensland region. We want to make your experience as smooth as possible, which is why we make it easy to book your vehicle online and then pick it up directly from the airport when you get here.
Convenience is delivered alongside the sterling experience you've come to expect from Avis. From the moment you connect with us to the point you drop off your vehicle, we're here for you. Our Avis representatives are happy to help with anything you may need along the way.
Our Car Hire Fleet
Cars
For car hire options at Cairns domestic and international airport terminals, look no further than Avis. We deliver a range of different cars for rent, right here at the airport itself, from compact to mid-range models, right up to full size vehicles. We've even got 4WD vehicles for hire in our Cairns Airport car hire fleet. Just make sure you get your booking in early.
Commercial Vehicle Hire – Ute – Van – Truck – Bus
Looking for something more powerful and capable? How about Cairns Airport ute hire options from Avis? Or perhaps you need a van hire service here at Cairns Airport? Explore our range of utes, trucks, vans, minibuses and other commercial vehicles and make your selection. Just remember to book early to avoid disappointment.
Our Car Renting Deals & Offers
At Avis, we want to ensure our Cairns Airport car rental services are available to everyone.
If you simply need to get from the airport to the city centre, one-way car hire is perfect. However, when you plan to spend a lot of time exploring Cairns, try one of our long-term car rentals. And to make sure you save money while hiring a car from us, try searching through car hire deals.
FAQs
Booking
How much to hire a car from Cairns airport?
To provide you with an estimate, we need to know more about your hire period, the car you want, and how long you need it for. When you choose one of the rentals at Avis.com.au, you’ll save money no matter which option you choose.
How old do you have to be to hire a car?
The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid driver's licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.
Do I need an Australian driving license to rent a car at Cairns Airport?
The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners licence or provisional licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if a licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.
Digital drivers licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you're travelling interstate you must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.
Driving
How do toll's work with rental cars?
Avis has partnered with Linkt to ensure toll payments are simple. You will be sent the information to access a Linkt Rental Account when you travel on a toll road. This account is automatically set up using your booking information, and will let you view your trips, payment details and statements.
All payments for tolls will be automatically made with the credit or debit card that you provided for your rental vehicle.
For more information about how toll payments are managed, visit our Toll Payments page.
Returning
What are you supposed to do before you return a rental car?
When you return your rental car to Avis, you must do so with a full tank of fuel. We also ask that you remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle. Finally, please return the car to us in a clean state, ready for the next customer to drive.
Can I return a car to the location before or after business hours?
There are select Avis locations that allow returns outside of business hours. Please contact the return location directly or contact the Avis Reservations team to check if this is possible on 136 333.
Do I get a refund if I return my rental car early?
If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.
Can I return my rental car to a different location?
Avis allows one way rentals between select locations. Enter your details in the search widget to see available options. If you have an existing reservation, you can amend your booking online by clicking this link and following the prompts or on our mobile app. If you have collected your car and are having trouble amending your booking online, please contact the location you collected the vehicle from to check one way options.
Other Locations in Cairns for Car Hire
You'll find another Avis car and van hire branch in Cairns city itself, just off the A1, if this is more convenient than the airport. Further north, you will also find an Avis branch at Palm Cove providing more access to great car rental deals in the area.
Nearby Facilities
There are filling stations just a few hundred metres northwest of the airport, to the south of the Barron River. You'll find even more a few kilometres to the south in Cairns itself.
The Cairns historic railway stops in downtown Cairns and in Freshwater to the west of the airport, before heading on up to Kuranda to the north.
Rent a Car and Explore Cairns
There's plenty to do in and around Cairns itself, but how about further afield? Learn more about some of the interesting sites and locations in this region.
Kuranda is a great base for exploring the hills and rainforest that make this part of Northern Queensland so exceptional.
The Daintree Rainforest is another fascinating destination, and it is home to the oldest surviving rainforest habitat anywhere on the planet.
For those in search of respite from the rainforest, nearby Townsville is a lovely and laid-back place to spend time in. The cultural and economic hub is the main city in this part of Queensland.
Rent a Car from Cairns Airport
When you arrive at Cairns Airport, you'll find our Avis car hire branch right here in the domestic and international airport terminals, ready for you to pick up your vehicle and be on your way as soon as possible. The city of Cairns is just a few kilometres to the south, making this an ideal starting point for your adventure or business trip into the nearby Northern Queensland region. We want to make your experience as smooth as possible, which is why we make it easy to book your vehicle online and then pick it up directly from the airport when you get here.
Convenience is delivered alongside the sterling experience you've come to expect from Avis. From the moment you connect with us to the point you drop off your vehicle, we're here for you. Our Avis representatives are happy to help with anything you may need along the way.
Our Car Hire Fleet
Cars
For car hire options at Cairns domestic and international airport terminals, look no further than Avis. We deliver a range of different cars for rent, right here at the airport itself, from compact to mid-range models, right up to full size vehicles. We've even got 4WD vehicles for hire in our Cairns Airport car hire fleet. Just make sure you get your booking in early.
Commercial Vehicle Hire – Ute – Van – Truck – Bus
Looking for something more powerful and capable? How about Cairns Airport ute hire options from Avis? Or perhaps you need a van hire service here at Cairns Airport? Explore our range of utes, trucks, vans, minibuses and other commercial vehicles and make your selection. Just remember to book early to avoid disappointment.
Our Car Renting Deals & Offers
At Avis, we want to ensure our Cairns Airport car rental services are available to everyone.
If you simply need to get from the airport to the city centre, one-way car hire is perfect. However, when you plan to spend a lot of time exploring Cairns, try one of our long-term car rentals. And to make sure you save money while hiring a car from us, try searching through car hire deals.
FAQs
Booking
How much to hire a car from Cairns airport?
To provide you with an estimate, we need to know more about your hire period, the car you want, and how long you need it for. When you choose one of the rentals at Avis.com.au, you’ll save money no matter which option you choose.
How old do you have to be to hire a car?
The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid driver's licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.
Do I need an Australian driving license to rent a car at Cairns Airport?
The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners licence or provisional licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if a licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.
Digital drivers licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you're travelling interstate you must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.
Driving
How do toll's work with rental cars?
Avis has partnered with Linkt to ensure toll payments are simple. You will be sent the information to access a Linkt Rental Account when you travel on a toll road. This account is automatically set up using your booking information, and will let you view your trips, payment details and statements.
All payments for tolls will be automatically made with the credit or debit card that you provided for your rental vehicle.
For more information about how toll payments are managed, visit our Toll Payments page.
Returning
What are you supposed to do before you return a rental car?
When you return your rental car to Avis, you must do so with a full tank of fuel. We also ask that you remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle. Finally, please return the car to us in a clean state, ready for the next customer to drive.
Can I return a car to the location before or after business hours?
There are select Avis locations that allow returns outside of business hours. Please contact the return location directly or contact the Avis Reservations team to check if this is possible on 136 333.
Do I get a refund if I return my rental car early?
If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.
Can I return my rental car to a different location?
Avis allows one way rentals between select locations. Enter your details in the search widget to see available options. If you have an existing reservation, you can amend your booking online by clicking this link and following the prompts or on our mobile app. If you have collected your car and are having trouble amending your booking online, please contact the location you collected the vehicle from to check one way options.
Other Locations in Cairns for Car Hire
You'll find another Avis car and van hire branch in Cairns city itself, just off the A1, if this is more convenient than the airport. Further north, you will also find an Avis branch at Palm Cove providing more access to great car rental deals in the area.
Nearby Facilities
There are filling stations just a few hundred metres northwest of the airport, to the south of the Barron River. You'll find even more a few kilometres to the south in Cairns itself.
The Cairns historic railway stops in downtown Cairns and in Freshwater to the west of the airport, before heading on up to Kuranda to the north.
Rent a Car and Explore Cairns
There's plenty to do in and around Cairns itself, but how about further afield? Learn more about some of the interesting sites and locations in this region.
Kuranda is a great base for exploring the hills and rainforest that make this part of Northern Queensland so exceptional.
The Daintree Rainforest is another fascinating destination, and it is home to the oldest surviving rainforest habitat anywhere on the planet.
For those in search of respite from the rainforest, nearby Townsville is a lovely and laid-back place to spend time in. The cultural and economic hub is the main city in this part of Queensland.