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Thrifty, Cairns Airport Car hire

Thrifty 800+ ratings, 7 reviews

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

9.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Cairns Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Store Location

Terminal building, Cairns Airport,

Telephone

+61 7 4033 9800

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

Pickup instruction is being collected.

Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59
05:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 41.218375 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Domestic License + IDP

Please note that the IDP(International Driving Permit) is only a translation and you must bring your original driving licence with you.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
AUD 19/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island
Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,

AUD for Compact,Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,Nissan Juke,Kia Stonic,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid-hybrid,Ds Ds7,Pajero Sport Glx--4wd,Volvo Xc60,Van W Lift,Renault Master,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Jeep Compass Tracker Corolla Cross,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,E5 Mercedes Benz V Class,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 5500 for Opel Astra,

AUD 5500 for Compact,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 2008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Pajero Sport Glx--4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for E5 Mercedes Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Nissan X Trail--4wd,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD for Toyota Camry,

AUD for Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 5+2 Seater,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 5500 for L Volvo V60 Sw Aut.,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Ford Transit,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Peugeot 5008,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Variant,

AUD 6001 for R1 Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Commuter Bus Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,

AUD for Compact,Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,Nissan Juke,Kia Stonic,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid-hybrid,Ds Ds7,Pajero Sport Glx--4wd,Volvo Xc60,Van W Lift,Renault Master,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Jeep Compass Tracker Corolla Cross,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,E5 Mercedes Benz V Class,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD for Opel Astra,

AUD 5500 for Compact,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 2008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Pajero Sport Glx--4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for E5 Mercedes Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Nissan X Trail--4wd,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD for Toyota Camry,

AUD for Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 5+2 Seater,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 5500 for L Volvo V60 Sw Aut.,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Ford Transit,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Peugeot 5008,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Variant,

AUD 6001 for R1 Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Commuter Bus Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Third Party Liability Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Compact,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 2008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid-hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Pajero Sport Glx--4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for E5 Mercedes Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Nissan X Trail--4wd,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD for Toyota Camry,

AUD for Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 5+2 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 5500 for L Volvo V60 Sw Aut.,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Ford Transit,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Peugeot 5008,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Variant,

AUD 6001 for R1 Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Commuter Bus Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.1 km from Cairns Airport

Railway Stations

4.8 km from Cairns Railway Station

Hotels

2 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns

2.1 km from Nomads Cairns

2.1 km from Park Royal

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -16.885833 145.755278

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 9.4
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 9.4
  • Spaciousness: 8.8
  • Counter staff: 8.5
  • Pick-up location: 9.1
  • Drop-off location: 9.1
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • Anonymous

    Cairns

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Friendly staff and clean well kept car
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  • P.Agarwal

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Excellent location and very good service. Very polite staff and really ready to help
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  • Torus

    Cairns

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    The bond money should not be such high amount. Even in-print of credit card should be enough I think... Thank you for your valuable services anyway.
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  • Erin

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Yes definitely better than I thought!
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  • Lisa B

    Cairns

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Great to hire from. Only negative is booth in airport terminal was closed and we had to go to the office in the carpark.
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  • P.Roberts

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Great car, service and counter staff. Very easy to deal with.
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  • Anonymous

    Cairns

    5.3 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

    Left mobile phone holder in car, called straightaway but Thrifty staff did not find it. Very disappointing. So what happened to our holder???
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