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Thrifty, Cairns Airport - International Terminal Car hire

Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

10.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Cairns Airport - International Terminal Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building, CAIRNS, 4870, QLD, Queensland

Telephone

+61 7 4033 9800

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

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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 - 43.7185925 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 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

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
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
AUD 5.5/day
capped at AUD 27.5
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

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Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Kangaroo 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. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah 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 Prado,

AUD for Chevrolet Lacetti,Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch,Renault Megane,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Jeep Compass,Skoda Kamiq,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Audi Q2,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Suzuki Swift,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Fiat Mobi,Toyota Yaris,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Volvo Xc60 Hybride,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Kia Sportage 1.6 A/t Or Similar,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Renault Duster-4wd,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Ford Transit Lwb,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Trafic Combi,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Mercedes V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Accent,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch,

AUD 5500 for Renault Megane,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,

AUD 6001 for Skoda Kamiq,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Suzuki Swift,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Fiat Mobi,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

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

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage 1.6 A/t Or Similar,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Renault Duster-4wd,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Ford Transit Lwb,

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 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

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

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T Roc,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Proace,

AUD 5500 for C Class,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for R Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Ford S-max,

AUD for Peugeot 508 Estate,

AUD 6001 for Xc90 D5 Inscr4x4-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

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

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Chevrolet Lacetti,Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch,Renault Megane,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Jeep Compass,Skoda Kamiq,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Audi Q2,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Suzuki Swift,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Fiat Mobi,Toyota Yaris,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Volvo Xc60 Hybride,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Kia Sportage 1.6 A/t Or Similar,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Renault Duster-4wd,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Ford Transit Lwb,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Trafic Combi,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Mercedes V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD for Hyundai Accent,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch,

AUD 5500 for Renault Megane,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,

AUD 6001 for Skoda Kamiq,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Suzuki Swift,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Fiat Mobi,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

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

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage 1.6 A/t Or Similar,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Renault Duster-4wd,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Ford Transit Lwb,

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 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

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

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T Roc,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Proace,

AUD 5500 for C Class,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for R Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Ford S-max,

AUD for Peugeot 508 Estate,

AUD 6001 for Xc90 D5 Inscr4x4-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

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

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid Hatch,

AUD 5500 for Renault Megane,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,

AUD 6001 for Skoda Kamiq,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Suzuki Swift,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Fiat Mobi,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

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

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage 1.6 A/t Or Similar,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Renault Duster-4wd,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Ford Transit Lwb,

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 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

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

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T Roc,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Proace,

AUD 5500 for C Class,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for R Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Ford S-max,

AUD for Peugeot 508 Estate,

AUD 6001 for Xc90 D5 Inscr4x4-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

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

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.7 km from Cairns Airport

Railway Stations

6.1 km from Cairns Railway Station

Hotels

3.4 km from Park Royal

3.4 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns

3.5 km from Nomads Cairns

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -16.8734 145.755005

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Lindsay Smollett

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, March 13, 2025

    Everything was good, no complaints
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