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, QLD, 4870, AU

Telephone

740349045 / +61740349052

Pick-up Instructions

The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car hire location is in terminal

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

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.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return the vehicle to the designated location of the rental company.

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 Volkswagen Golf,Kia Picanto,Fiat 500,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,

USD 5000 for Toyota Corolla Cross,Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD 5200 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5700 for Kia Sorento,

AUD 5200 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Kia Picanto,Fiat 500,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Skoda Octavia,Ford Mondeo,Renault Captur,Toyota C-hr,Toyota Corolla Cross,Fiat 500 Or Similar,Bmw 5 Series *model Guaranteed*,Honda Crv Hybrid,Honda Civic E-hev,Ford Kuga Or Similar,Mystery Car,

AUD 5700 for Kia Sorento,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus Kombi,Audi Q7,Volvo Xc60 Aut,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 1650 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Kia Picanto,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Mazda Cx-3,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Skoda Octavia,Ford Mondeo,Renault Captur,Toyota Corolla Cross,Bmw 5 Series *model Guaranteed*,Honda Crv Hybrid,Honda Civic E-hev,

AUD 2200 for Kia Sorento,Toyota C-hr,Nissan Qashqai,Skoda Kodiaq,Kia Carnival,Ford Kuga Or Similar,Volvo Xc40,Mystery Car,

AUD 3300 for Vauxhall Mokka,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60 Aut,Tesla Model 3,12 Seat Bus,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Kia Sorento,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus Kombi,Audi Q7,Volvo Xc60 Aut,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Kia Sorento,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus Kombi,Audi Q7,Volvo Xc60 Aut,12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Kia Picanto,Toyota Yaris Cross Gx,Mazda Cx-3,Toyota Camry,Toyota Corolla Vw Virtus Exclusive,Skoda Octavia,Ford Mondeo,Renault Captur,Toyota Corolla Cross,Bmw 5 Series *model Guaranteed*,Honda Crv Hybrid,Honda Civic E-hev,

AUD for Kia Sorento,Toyota C-hr,Nissan Qashqai,Skoda Kodiaq,Kia Carnival,Ford Kuga Or Similar,Volvo Xc40,Mystery Car,

AUD for Vauxhall Mokka,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60 Aut,Tesla Model 3,12 Seat Bus,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

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 Park Royal

3.4 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns

3.5 km from Nomads Cairns

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -16.87327 145.756205

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.6 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 5.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 5.0
Spaciousness: 5.0
Counter staff: 5.0
Pick-up location: 4.0
Drop-off location: 4.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Wilkinson
Cairns
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, June 22, 2026
Guy who served us was very helpful. Bit of a queue but we didn't mind waiting.
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D.Lloyd
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, June 22, 2026
Very good service and nice cars
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Dave Winifred
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, June 22, 2026
The Redspot staff were very proactive and enthusiastic in helping. Even though there were many people, it made me feel very comfortable.
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Elsa Camp
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, June 22, 2026
Parking by the Brisbane seaside requires payment, otherwise you'll risk getting a fine. A 1.5-hour penalty costs 74 AUD.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

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

What is the Telephone Number?

740349045/ +61740349052

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car hire location is in terminal

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

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please return the vehicle to the designated location of the rental company.

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 Park Royal
3.4 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns
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?

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

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