Alamo, Cairns International Airport Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Alamo - Cairns International Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

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

Telephone

740349045

Pick-up Instructions

You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Cairns International Airport car hire.

Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00	07:00 -23:00

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

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 - 85 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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.

If you are a local renter, you may be required to present a utility bill within 3 months for checking.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Churchill Island

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, Phillip Island, Tasmania

Rental cars can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or well maintained roads.Vehicles are not to be taken above the snow line.Excluded from the protection is driving on beaches or through streams, dams, rivers or flood water.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Fraser Island, Gove Peninsula, Tiwi Island, Groote Eylandt, Magnetic Island, Rottnest Island, Long Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, North Stradbroke Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

USD 4400 for Ds 4,Yaris Hatch Back,Opel Corsa,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,

USD 5000 for Bmw X1,Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD 5200 for Bmw 2 Series,

AUD 5700 for Toyota Kluger,

AUD 5200 for Ds 4,Kia Niro Hybrid,Hyundai Kona,Yaris Hatch Back,Opel Corsa,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Bmw 3 Series,Ford Mondeo,Bmw 2 Series,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Bmw X1,Volkswagen Up,Mercedes C-class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Volvo Xc40,Cupra Formentor,

AUD 5700 for Toyota Kluger,Hiace 12 Seats,Landrover Range Rover Sport,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volkswagen Teramont,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 1650 for Ds 4,Kia Niro Hybrid,Hyundai Kona,Yaris Hatch Back,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Description Not Available,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Bmw 3 Series,Ford Mondeo,Bmw 2 Series,Bmw X1,Mercedes C-class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,

AUD 2200 for Toyota Kluger,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Kia Sedona,Bestune T99,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc40,Landrover Range Rover Sport,Cupra Formentor,

AUD 3300 for Opel Mokka,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Teramont,Tesla 3,12 Seat Bus,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Toyota Kluger,Hiace 12 Seats,Landrover Range Rover Sport,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volkswagen Teramont,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Toyota Kluger,Hiace 12 Seats,Landrover Range Rover Sport,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volkswagen Teramont,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD for Ds 4,Kia Niro Hybrid,Hyundai Kona,Yaris Hatch Back,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Description Not Available,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Bmw 3 Series,Ford Mondeo,Bmw 2 Series,Bmw X1,Mercedes C-class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,

AUD for Toyota Kluger,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Kia Sedona,Bestune T99,Hiace 12 Seats,Volvo Xc40,Landrover Range Rover Sport,Cupra Formentor,

AUD for Opel Mokka,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Teramont,Tesla 3,12 Seat Bus,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.8 km from Cairns Airport

Railway Stations

5 km from Freshwater

6.1 km from Cairns Railway Station

6.5 km from Redlynch Railway Station

Hotels

3.4 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns

3.4 km from Park Royal

3.5 km from Nomads Cairns

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -16.873236 145.756157

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.4 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 8.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.0
Spaciousness: 8.0
Counter staff: 9.0
Pick-up location: 7.0
Drop-off location: 7.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

S.Jullienne
Cairns
9.6 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Like: Value, Condition of a new car!!
Dislike: Nothing to complain at all!
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Anonymous
Cairns
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Even though I booked a couple of weeks in advance the car I ordered wasn’t available
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

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

What is the Telephone Number?

740349045

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

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

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 85 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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.

If you are a local renter, you may be required to present a utility bill within 3 months for checking.
For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
0.8 km from Cairns Airport
Railway Stations
5 km from Freshwater
6.1 km from Cairns Railway Station
6.5 km from Redlynch Railway Station
Hotels
3.4 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns
3.4 km from Park Royal
3.5 km from Nomads Cairns

Alamo, Cairns International Airport Car hire

Alamo - Cairns International Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels