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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.68
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Once you have collected your luggage, call 0061 361 650 838 and follow the prompts for shuttle bus pick up. Please allow up to 20 minutes for the shuttle to arrive.
Domestic: Exit the terminal doors closest to the car rental counters. Turn left and walk past the taxi rank. After passing the taxi rank, you will see a footpath with a yellow and black line painted on it. Ensure both colours present on the footpath. Please follow the lines until you see the signage for “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup”.
International arrivals: Exit the front of the terminal, turn right and walk until you see yellow and black lines on footpath, follow these lines until you reach the “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup” sign.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.27
per day
In terminal
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Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Upon arrival of an aircraft 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 Redspot car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.41
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.77
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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MG HS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$43.76
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Upon arrival of an aircraft 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 Redspot car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$44.44
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$45.51
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.84
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
Rental car supplier provides a free transfer Shuttle service from the Airport to their Rental office situated close by. You will receive an SMS text 24 hours prior to your pickup time with an active link to the Shuttle requesting system. To order your Shuttle, click the link in your SMS after you have collected your bags or cleared customs if you are arriving Internationally. Shuttle bus drivers will respond to your request, and you can use the system to also get walking directions on how to get to the shuttle collection point. If you have issues with accessing the online shuttle ordering system via the SMS link, please call our Reservations team on: Toll Free: 1800 028 881 or International +61 7 5555 8900 and then press Option 2 to request the shuttle pick up
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
Customers will be advise where to put the key for after hours return on collection.
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.69
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.24
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.81
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.02
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Mazda CX-8
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$50.93
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Upon arrival of an aircraft 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 Redspot car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$51.35
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.48
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
Rental car supplier provides a free transfer Shuttle service from the Airport to their Rental office situated close by. You will receive an SMS text 24 hours prior to your pickup time with an active link to the Shuttle requesting system. To order your Shuttle, click the link in your SMS after you have collected your bags or cleared customs if you are arriving Internationally. Shuttle bus drivers will respond to your request, and you can use the system to also get walking directions on how to get to the shuttle collection point. If you have issues with accessing the online shuttle ordering system via the SMS link, please call our Reservations team on: Toll Free: 1800 028 881 or International +61 7 5555 8900 and then press Option 2 to request the shuttle pick up
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
Customers will be advise where to put the key for after hours return on collection.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.54
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.67
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$53.37
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Upon arrival of an aircraft 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 Redspot car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.92
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.92
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.30
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$54.31
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$56.72
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.51
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mazda CX5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.66
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$58.51
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Upon landing, please contact us on 0061 740 212 777 / 0061 1300 303 941 to request for shuttle bus request.
For Domestic and International Arrivals:
After collection your luggage, Exit through the terminal doors closest to the car rental desks.
Turn left and walk past the taxi area.
Proceed to the "Courtesy Vehicle & Rideshare Pick-up" area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.55
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.11
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.39
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.96
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$62.87
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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LDV D90
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$63.34
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Once you have collected your luggage, call 0061 361 650 838 and follow the prompts for shuttle bus pick up. Please allow up to 20 minutes for the shuttle to arrive.
Domestic: Exit the terminal doors closest to the car rental counters. Turn left and walk past the taxi rank. After passing the taxi rank, you will see a footpath with a yellow and black line painted on it. Ensure both colours present on the footpath. Please follow the lines until you see the signage for “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup”.
International arrivals: Exit the front of the terminal, turn right and walk until you see yellow and black lines on footpath, follow these lines until you reach the “courtesy vehicle and rideshare pickup” sign.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Ford Ranger
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.65
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Rental desk is located in terminal.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.61
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$67.01
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$67.47
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Airport Ave
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Airport Ave
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$68.13
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Upon landing, please contact us on 0061 740 212 777 / 0061 1300 303 941 to request for shuttle bus request.
For Domestic and International Arrivals:
After collection your luggage, Exit through the terminal doors closest to the car rental desks.
Turn left and walk past the taxi area.
Proceed to the "Courtesy Vehicle & Rideshare Pick-up" area.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:17 on 29/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$59 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–130 km/h
or
62–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.22 per liter or $4.62 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Rating
9.4 / 10
When to book at Cairns Airport and for how long?
During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at Cairns Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cairns Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month July |
| Average price $59 |
Average SUV Rental Price at Cairns Airport
$74
$37
$0
$35
in January
Jan
$26
in February
Feb
$32
in March
Mar
$39
in April
Apr
$27
in May
May
$46
in June
Jun
$67
in July
Jul
$49
in August
Aug
$46
in September
Sep
$35
in October
Oct
$28
in November
Nov
$48
in December
Dec
Rental suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in February with a minimum price of $26.02.
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at Cairns Airport?
Renters more often prefer an SUV at Cairns Airport in April, while they less often prefer one in August.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
493.9
247
0
361 times in January
Jan
238 times in February
Feb
316 times in March
Mar
449 times in April
Apr
349 times in May
May
302 times in June
Jun
228 times in July
Jul
137 times in August
Aug
280 times in September
Sep
367 times in October
Oct
393 times in November
Nov
359 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically rented for at Cairns Airport?
Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 8 days in February, while this drops to an average of 6 days in March, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Cairns Airport
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at Cairns Airport
9.6
Average rating
Based on 43 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Kia Stonic
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Jul 28, 2026
Beata C.
Kia Stonic
Great Barrier Reef!
Apr 21, 2026
Nishant G.
Kia Sportage
Cairns was an amazing experience overall. Exploring the Great Barrier Reef was definitely the highlight — the marine life and clear waters were unforgettable. I also loved visiting the Daintree Rainforest, with its lush greenery and peaceful nature walks. The Kuranda Scenic Railway offered stunning views and a unique experience. On top of that, Cairns has a great food scene with plenty of nice restaurants along the Esplanade to relax after a day of exploring.
Apr 11, 2026
John S.
Kia Stonic
Great trip - especially feeling had a reliable car
Feb 8, 2026
Violet T.
MG HS
I had an amazing time, the mixture of tropical feels was so so warming and inviting.
Dec 22, 2025
Khaled H.
Kia Stonic
I had a beautiful experience in green island and Great Barrier Reef
Oct 25, 2025
Brian S.
MG ZS
A quiet relaxing week in Clifton Beach
Oct 16, 2025
Malcolm F.
Haval Jolion
Cairns was a beautiful area, everyone was so nice and the scenery wow!! Can’t wait to come back, thanks guys!
Sep 12, 2025
Geoffrey F.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Palm Grove, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas and finished off with overnight at accomodation at Pullman Reef Hotel (all excellent). Karunda Rail trip was excellent- pay the extra if you can for the upgrade. Army museum blew me away.
Jul 19, 2025
Malcolm A.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Travel through FN Queensland. Cairns, port Douglas Cooktown and back. About 1000 km. Amazing
Apr 28, 2025
Andrew H.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Having the car made our trip more family friendly as we were able to travel at the times that were convenient to us. When you are stuck when you use a tour company
Jan 11, 2025
Charles H.
MG ZS
The many attractiins as in nature, the road from cairns to port douglas. Driving to Kuranda, great barrier reef. If we could planbin advance to join a hot balloon trip early in the morning.
Jun 27, 2024
Alfredo C.
Kia Stonic
Mossman Gorge ,really good
Jun 20, 2024
Wayne B.
Kia Stonic
Took the car and went to the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas for a couple of days - went to the Mossman gorge and then the Daintree river
Back to Cairns then South to Josephine falls , the Atherton Tablelands and Kuranda
Next day visiting Crystal Cascades , then spent the 2 nd last day watching the Cairns Ironman Triathlon
Overall a great trip
Feb 9, 2024
Sanjiv singh gill P.
Kia Stonic
First time with them, overall great experience,hassle free
Jan 14, 2024
Andrew F.
Ford Ranger
The car was amazing
Jan 2, 2024
Sandeep B.
LDV D90
Skyrail, green island...
Dec 12, 2023
Jafar A.
Kia Stonic
Hilyday with family
Dec 1, 2023
Kirsten E.
Mazda CX-3
Visiting family in cairns.
Nov 6, 2023
william H.
Toyota Highlander
great restaurants italian limoncello /greek on the front
Sep 25, 2023
Alexander R.
Kia Stonic
We drove the scenic coastal road to Port Douglas, went crocodile watching, visited aboriginal territory, stop at various beaches and outlooks.
Aug 7, 2023
Philip D.
Mazda CX-3
Palm cove is a wonderful place for a holiday with loads of things close to explore such as the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef
Jul 24, 2023
anthony H.
Kia Stonic
Waterfalls, a big road trip to the Whitsundays islands
May 29, 2023
Sarah D.
MG HS
Daintree rainforest and Cairns to go whitewater rafting
Mar 27, 2023
Jeffery K.
Nissan X-Trail
Rainforest, crocodiles sightseeing, food
Mar 17, 2023
Catherine R.
MG HS
Green Island tour
Jan 21, 2023
Nirav S.
Kia Stonic
We have a wonderful family time in cairns and we have done the most of the activities. The weather was humid but we have enjoyed the every moments in cairns # love it # must visit place in the earth
Oct 12, 2022
Geoff N.
Kia Stonic
Outer reef, sky rail and Mossman gorge were the highlights. Also found the Reef Resort perfect for our 13 members of the family.
Sep 11, 2022
Kylie H.
Nissan X-Trail
Was a family hoilday so exploring is what we did
The local attractions n then port douglas an Cape tribulation. Alot of driving an alot of fun had .
Apr 16, 2022
alan T.
Kia Stonic
Visited daughter , low isles, stand up paddle board on one of rivers crocodile free river.Rainforest tour with indigenous guide.
Mar 29, 2022
Mario B.
Kia Stonic
Amazing
Feb 12, 2022
Fiona P.
Kia Stonic
Do lots of day trips from cairns
Check out the water falls and swimming holes by joining Far North Queensland waterfalls on Facebook
Dec 11, 2021
Nathan G.
Nissan X-Trail
Great trip
Nov 28, 2021
Bret S.
Mazda CX-3
Hired a car to visit the daintree. The Holden Equinox was a perfect car for the trip. There was a lot of driving and it was a very comfortable car to drive
Jul 20, 2021
Tonya V.
Nissan X-Trail
Cairns is beautiful with lots to see and do. Will definitely be back.
Jan 20, 2021
Anthony S.
Nissan X-Trail
Plan plan plan
Jan 4, 2021
Leon G.
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Frequent traveler our son lives in Cairns
Nov 23, 2020
Darren L.
Nissan X-Trail
Palm cove beautiful
Oct 4, 2020
Peter S.
Kia Stonic
its great
Oct 1, 2020
Vladimir D.
Nissan X-Trail
Very handy to have a car to explore the place
Feb 5, 2020
jennifer W.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Cairns is easy to get around on foot but the rest of the coast really requires a car to be independent.
Sep 5, 2019
Ashley T.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Amazing place. We stayed in Port Douglas, stunning!!!
Jul 25, 2019
Peter B.
Nissan X-Trail
Seakret at Cooya Beach for tropical holiday
May 9, 2019
Christopher G.
Holden Captiva
We absolutely loved staying at Palm Cove, much more quieter and laid back than Cairns.
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Everything Fleet
9.3
Excellent
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462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
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432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
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8.9
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411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
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Dollar
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Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+611800501934
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8.8
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Terminal Building
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8.8
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8.8
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8.7
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Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Hertz
8.8
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8.7
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8.8
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Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+61136139
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Redspot
8.1
Good
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T2 Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
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