Car Rental at Cairns Airport
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The capital of Far North Queensland, Cairns has long served as a popular tourist destination. A gateway not only to the Great Barrier Reef but also the lushest and tropical jungle that Australia has to offer, the region has a markedly different climate and terrain than most of the rest of the country. These are three of the most interesting places in and around Cairns:
- Cairns Botanic Gardens. Though there’s a lot of truly tropical areas and nature preserves within a day’s ride of Cairns, it’s also possible to enjoy true forest without leaving the city. Divided into different sections, like the Mangroves and Rainforest Boardwalks and the Aboriginal Plant Use Garden, the area also has both saltwater and freshwater lakes and is home to a large number of tropical birds.
- Great Barrier Reef. A unique ecosystem and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is the main attraction of Northern Australia. Whether you visit one of the islands, go scuba diving or snorkeling, or simply enjoy the views, this is one attraction that is not to be missed. A number of reef tours take off from Cairns, as well as some of the surrounding towns and villages.
- National Parks. While the reefs and beaches are undoubtedly amazing, there’s also a lot of nature to enjoy away from the coast. Cairns is surrounded by an absolute wealth of nature preserves a couple of hours drive (or less) from the city. These include the Kuranda State Forest and Hann Tableland National Park to the north; Danbulla National Park to the west; and Gadgarra, Wooroonooran, Tully Falls, and Tully Gorge National Parks to the south. The most adventurous will also try to travel to the truly wild and pristine national parks of northernmost Queensland, though reaching these parts require a lot of planning and the help of a tour or a guide.
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Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $64 per day
- Medium cars - from $54 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $99 per day
- Premium cars - from $70 per day
- Small cars - from $53 per day
- SUVs - from $75 per day
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Airport info
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- IATA: CNS
- ICAO: YBCS
- Name: Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 44,539
- Passengers (per year): 4,391,014
- Distance from City: 3.1 miles / 5 km NNW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +61 7 4080 6703
- Email: enquiries@cairnsairport.com.au
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Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Thrifty | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Thrifty | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
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