Alamo, Cairns Domestic 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 Domestic Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

CAIRNS DOMESTIC AIRPORT, 2 AIRPORT AVENUE, CAIRNS, QLD, 4870, AU

Telephone

+61740349045

Pick-up Instructions

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

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

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.

Drop-off Instructions

Serviced by Redspot Car Rentals.

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.

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,Toyota Yaris,Fiat Panda 5 Doors,Skoda Octavia,

USD 5000 for Nissan Qashqai,Alfa Romeo Giulia,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD 5200 for Mercedes A Class,

AUD 5700 for Dodge Journey,

AUD 5200 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Ch-r,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Yaris,Fiat Panda 5 Doors,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Toyota Camry,Mercedes A Class,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Renault Twingo,Audi A4,Byd Seal 05,,Bmw 2 Series,Kia Sportage,Cupra Formentor,

AUD 5700 for Dodge Journey,Mercedes Classe V,Jeep Wrangler,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60 4x4 Automatic Winter,Vw Multivan,

AUD 1650 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Ch-r,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Vw T-cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Toyota Camry,Mercedes A Class,Nissan Qashqai,Audi A4,Byd Seal 05,,Bmw 2 Series,

AUD 2200 for Dodge Journey,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Toyota Veloz,Skoda Kodiaq,Mercedes Classe V,Kia Sportage,Jeep Wrangler,Cupra Formentor,

AUD 3300 for Vauxhall Mokka,Toyota Hiace,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60 4x4 Automatic Winter,Tesla Model 3,Vw Multivan,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Dodge Journey,Mercedes Classe V,Jeep Wrangler,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60 4x4 Automatic Winter,Vw Multivan,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5700 for Dodge Journey,Mercedes Classe V,Jeep Wrangler,

AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60 4x4 Automatic Winter,Vw Multivan,

AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.

AUD for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Ch-r,Peugeot 2008,Toyota Yaris,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Vw T-cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Toyota Camry,Mercedes A Class,Nissan Qashqai,Audi A4,Byd Seal 05,,Bmw 2 Series,

AUD for Dodge Journey,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Toyota Veloz,Skoda Kodiaq,Mercedes Classe V,Kia Sportage,Jeep Wrangler,Cupra Formentor,

AUD for Vauxhall Mokka,Toyota Hiace,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60 4x4 Automatic Winter,Tesla Model 3,Vw Multivan,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 km from Cairns Airport

Railway Stations

4.7 km from Freshwater

5.9 km from Cairns Railway Station

6.2 km from Redlynch Railway Station

Hotels

3.1 km from Park Royal

3.1 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns

3.2 km from Nomads Cairns

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: -16.876295 145.75352

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.7 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 6.9
Vehicle cleanliness: 6.1
Spaciousness: 6.0
Counter staff: 7.2
Pick-up location: 5.8
Drop-off location: 6.3
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Asbira
Cairns
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Good, overall satisfied
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A.Wydro
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
All good. Keep up good work.
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J.Strachan
Cairns
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Jason at Alamo was quick to action our pickup of the car. Car was immaculate only, brand new. Everything went smoothly and we received a few travel tips.
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Dominique
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Our first car had a few issues (skipping gears) but they swapped the car for us and it was amazing customer service - we felt very heard
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K.Wheeler
Cairns
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
We would like to complain. The car seat in which we ordered wasn't fitted to the vehicle. It was placed in the car for us to fit. The $70 fee was still charged at location and we don't feel the service was met. If we had of known this we would have saved our money and bought our own with us. Very disappointed with Alamo and won't be using them again. The whole process was very stressful in the heat after a long flight with our toddler.
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S.Bazga
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Service staff at pick up were great. Booked a Toyota Camry and was given a MG SUV which was a pleasant suprise.
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T.j
Cairns
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Fantastic customer service at the counter from the lady and two guys there. The car was good and the whole process easy. The only let down was we were waiting in the international terminal desk for ages before reading a sign on the Euro car desk saying pick up was in domestic. Wish Alamo had a sign up. Wasted 30 mins of time
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Nora Keats
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Stayed on duty during the pandemic with attentive service.
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w.jordan-Richards
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Everyone was so nice and professional
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Cliff McCarthy
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Pretty good
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Spencer Toland
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 31, 2026
The store is easy to locate, staff are friendly, and both pickup and return processes are quick and straightforward.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

CAIRNS DOMESTIC AIRPORT, 2 AIRPORT AVENUE, CAIRNS, QLD, 4870, AU

What is the Telephone Number?

+61740349045

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

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

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

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

Serviced by Redspot Car Rentals.

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.
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
0.4 km from Cairns Airport
Railway Stations
4.7 km from Freshwater
5.9 km from Cairns Railway Station
6.2 km from Redlynch Railway Station
Hotels
3.1 km from Park Royal
3.1 km from The Lakes Resort Cairns
3.2 km from Nomads Cairns

Alamo, Cairns Domestic Airport Car hire

Alamo - Cairns Domestic 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

Pay for Car Rentals with Crypto

More Car hire Brands at Cairns Airport

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