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Last updated on: July 8, 2025

17 Car hire Brands at Cairns Airport (CNS)

20 Rental Locations

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    9.7/10 Excellent

    500+ ratings, 3 reviews

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      You must provide a flight number when picking up a vehicle at Cairns Airport. If a valid flight number is not present, the vehicle will be ready at the DOMESTIC terminal.

    • Telephone

      +61740389990

  • 9.4/10 Excellent

    400+ ratings, 2 reviews

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      CUSTOMERS ARRIVING AT AIRPORT: Call 1800 620 408 (+61 7 4041 0895) to arrange a pickup after collecting your luggage. 1.Exit terminal via the covered walkway 2 Follow signs for "Courtesy Bus" area where our Ace Rental Cars shuttle will meet you

    • Telephone

      +611800620408 / +61392222595

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    9.1/10 Excellent

    400+ ratings, 1 reviews

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      Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.

    • Telephone

      +611300362848

    • Call for pick-up

    9.1/10 Excellent

    2000+ ratings, 11 reviews

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      Domestic Terminal 1. AFTER collecting your luggage, please do the following: a. Please click on the “Ready to Collect” button on the email we’ve sent you recently OR b. Phone our office toll free on 1800 273 922 (or +617 4053 2896) and advise you are ready for an Apex shuttle pick-up. From the Baggage Claim area, Walk through the terminal past baggage carousel #3 and exit through the doors at the end of the terminal. 2. Follow the yellow and black painted line on the concrete up to and across the pedestrian crossing. 3. Continue along the yellow and black line and stop at the Courtesy Coach Pickup Area (approx. 30m past the pedestrian crossing). 4. Wait here for the Apex Car Rentals shuttle van. 5. Customers will be collected in the order they are marked as ready for pickup. During peak periods wait times may be longer due to high demand, your patience will be appreciated. International Terminal 1. After collecting your luggage, please do the following: a. Please click on the “Ready to Collect” button on the email we’ve sent you OR b. Phone our office toll free on 1800 273 922 (or +617 4053 2896) and advise you are ready for an Apex shuttle pick-up. 2. From the Arrivals Hall, exit the International Terminal through the doors with the Domestic Terminal sign above it. 3. Turn right and walk to the departures end of the terminal building. 4. Cross the pedestrian crossing, follow the foot path, cross another pedestrian crossing and then follow the yellow and black painted line on the concrete. 5. This will take you to the Courtesy Coach Pickup Area. 6. Wait here for the Apex Car Rentals shuttle van. 7. Customers will be collected in the order they are marked as ready for pickup. During peak periods wait times may be longer due to high demand, your patience will be appreciated.

    • Telephone

      +61740532896 / +61800723922

    • Terminal T2
    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.7/10 Very good

    800+ ratings, 2 reviews

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    • Pickup

      Upon arrival please be on the lookout for the Enterprise counter located in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal. Your rental will be serviced there. The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns International Terminal. Once you have cleared customs you will exit into the Arrivals hall. Proceed to the rental counter on the right hand side of the arrivals hall where we will arrange your rental agreement.

    • Telephone

      +61740349045

  • 8.7/10 Very good

    800+ ratings, 6 reviews

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    • Pickup

      To help expedite the colection process and ensure a smooth pickup experience, we kindly ask that you complete your onine check in before your rental date. Link: https://t.ly/cnscheckin For Domestic and international Arrivals: After collection your luggage, Exit through the terminal doors closest to the car rental desks. Turn left and walk past the taxi area. Proceed to the "Courtesy Vehicle & Rideshare Pick-up" area. Once arrive there, please request and track your shuttle bus via the following link: https://t.ly/cnscheckin. Upon landing, lf you do not have access to internet please contact us on +61 7 402 12 777 to request for shuttle bus request.

    • Telephone

      +61740212777

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.6/10 Very good

    500+ ratings, 4 reviews

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    Closed

    • Telephone

      +611800501934 / +61740389990

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Upon arrival please be on the lookout for the Enterprise counter located in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal. Your rental will be serviced there. The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns International Terminal. Once you have cleared customs you will exit into the Arrivals hall. Proceed to the rental counter on the right hand side of the arrivals hall where we will arrange your rental agreement.

    • Telephone

      +61740349045

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.

    • Telephone

      +61740349045

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Upon arrival please be on the lookout for the Enterprise counter located in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal. Your rental will be serviced there. The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns International Terminal. Once you have cleared customs you will exit into the Arrivals hall. Proceed to the rental counter on the right hand side of the arrivals hall where we will arrange your rental agreement.

    • Telephone

      +61740349045

    • Terminal T1
    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    • Pickup

      Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.

    • Telephone

      +61740349045

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    200+ ratings, reviews

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    • Pickup

      Thrifty offers two rental desks at Cairns Airport. There is one in the arrivals hall of T1 (the international terminal), and another in the arrivals hall of T2 (the domestic terminal). Just look for the blue and white signage. If you’re arriving at the airport from town, it’s a quick 10-minute taxi ride, or you can take the Airport Connect bus service for just $4 one way.

    • Telephone

      +61136139

  • 8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    • Pickup

      After you get your luggage, please call Mini car rentals and wait at Cairns Domestic T2 terminal public pick up area or Cairns Internation Airport T1 public pickup area, they will pick you up.

    • Telephone

      +61740516288 / +61418157583

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      The store is located in the airport and can be reached on foot.

    • Telephone

      +61 (0) 7 40349088

  • 8.5/10 Very good

    100+ ratings, reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 6140349088

    • Telephone

      +61740349088

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.3/10 Very good

    200+ ratings, 1 reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Local Office Directions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Avis counter in the terminal.

    • Telephone

      +611363330740359979

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    8.2/10 Very good

    400+ ratings, 1 reviews

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    • Pickup

      The Europcar counter is located inside the arrivals hall near the baggage collection carousels at both the domestic and international terminals. The International terminal desk is not always manned so on arrival please make your way to the Europcar booth and use the phone on the counter to speak to a Europcar team member.

    • Telephone

      +61740349088

  • 8.1/10 Very good

    2000+ ratings, 7 reviews

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    • Pickup

      Once you have collected your luggage, call +61 3 6165 0838 and follow the prompts for shuttle bus pick up. Please allow up to 20 minutes for the shuttle to arrive. Domestic: Exit the terminal doors closest to the car rental counters. Turn left and walk past the taxi rank. After passing the taxi rank, you will see a footpath with a yellow and black line painted on it. Ensure both colours present on the footpath. Please follow the lines until you see the signage for “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup”. International arrivals: Exit the front of the terminal, turn right and walk until you see yellow and black lines on footpath, follow these lines until you reach the “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup” sign.

    • Telephone

      +61361650838 / +61740153284

  • 7.8/10 Good

    600+ ratings, 4 reviews

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      When you arrive at Cairns Airport, collect your luggage and call our shuttle on 1 800 474 258 or (+61) 07 5555 8908. For Step-by-step Instructions to Reach our Complementary Shuttle Bus – Please se1ect your Appropriate way of Arrival Below. I am arriving from a Domestic Flight:https://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au/media/2022/04/Cairns-Domestic-Airport-Guide-12.04.2022.pdf I am arriving from a International Flight: https://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au/media/2022/01/Cairns-International-Shuttle-Bus-Pickup-Guide.pdf Exit the arrivals hall then turn LEFT and walk out the airport terminal. Walk directly to BUS BAY Number 6. If your flight delays, please contact us as soon as you possible by phoning our reservations team on 1800 327 826 or +61 (0)7 5555 8900. If we have not heard from you in advance though our branch will shut at its normal closing hour so please call us before you board your delayed flight.

    • Telephone

      +611800327826

    • Walk to counter
    • In terminal

    7.6/10 Good

    800+ ratings, 2 reviews

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    Closed

    • Pickup

      Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.

    • Telephone

      740349045 / +61740349052

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Cairns International Airport
Cairns International Airport

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CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BEAUFORT STREET, AEROGLEN, QLD, 4870, AU

Good to Know

Cheapest Car hire Rates at Cairns Airport (CNS) is in

Lowest rental rates at the Cairns Airport (CNS) is USD 35.55 on average, and can go up to USD 72.43 at the busiest . Use this conclusion to schedule your trip to your best interest.

Friday is the Busiest day in a Week at Cairns Airport (CNS)

In contrast, Sunday is the least busy day.

10:00 to 11:00 is the Peak hour Throughout a Day at Cairns Airport (CNS)

More bookings mean more time spent on queueing up at the counter. Prepare yourself if it is going to take you a long time to pick up from the Cairns Airport (CNS).

* Based on the scheduled pickup time of all bookings from Cairns Airport (CNS).

The Best Daily Rental Rate Happens on a 31-day Rental

Most customers book a rental car from Cairns Airport(CNS) for 7 days, showing a medium length of rental period is more favored.

Sydney is the No.1 Destination in One-way Car Hire When Picking up from Cairns

One-way car hire take up nearly 8% of the total bookings at Cairns Airport (CNS).Out of it, besides Sydney, other top destinations : Proserpine, Cairns.

99.33% of the Guests Choose Basic Protection at Cairns Airport(CNS)

On average, Basic Protection costs USD 42.16 per day for Small, USD 57.88 for SUV and USD 84.96 for VAN.

Do You Know?

  • No.1 Source Country

    Customers from Germany choose Cairns Airport(CNS) the most as the start point of both their business and leisure journeys.

  • Bigger is Better

    Renters from Japan prefer more spacious car models like Kia Carnival and Toyota Hiace.

  • Quite a Planner

    Ireland renters like to plan much more ahead, they usually make the online booking 134 days before pickup from the Cairns Airport (CNS).

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