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Toyota HiAce Cargo
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
2
A/C
4
$84.24
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 Carnival
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$95.81
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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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$120.89
per day
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
After collecting baggage, call 0061 131 381 for shuttle bus collection. Walk to the end of the terminal, following the signs to Bus, Tours, and Courtesy Coach. At the terminal, turn right and follow the yellow line to the Courtesy Coach Area. Safely walk across the crossing as directed by the Courtesy Vehicles & Ride Share Pickup Sign. The shuttle bus will collect passengers from the Transit Centre Meeting Point.
Drop-off information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$167.74
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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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$212.87
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:17 on 17/10/26. 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
$81 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Rating
9.4 / 10
When to book at Cairns Airport and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a van 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month July |
| Average price $81 |
Average Van Rental Price at Cairns Airport
$158
$79
$0
$116
in January
Jan
$107
in February
Feb
$114
in March
Mar
$117
in April
Apr
$83
in May
May
$137
in June
Jun
$143
in July
Jul
$105
in August
Aug
$99
in September
Sep
$75
in October
Oct
$104
in November
Nov
$102
in December
Dec
The most cost-effective month to rent a van at Cairns Airport is October with prices per day starting from $75.24.
When do travelers opt for renting a van at Cairns Airport?
The month with the highest demand for vans at Cairns Airport is December.
Popularity of Van Rental at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
37.4
18.7
0
29 times in January
Jan
9 times in February
Feb
4 times in March
Mar
12 times in April
Apr
11 times in May
May
15 times in June
Jun
29 times in July
Jul
5 times in August
Aug
11 times in September
Sep
21 times in October
Oct
19 times in November
Nov
34 times in December
Dec
What's the most common van rental duration at Cairns Airport?
Renters picking up a van at Cairns Airport keep them for an average of 9 days in February, while those picking up their van in April keep them for an average of 4 days.
Average Van Rental Length at Cairns Airport
10
5
0
5 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting a van at Cairns Airport
9.8
Average rating
Based on 9 reviews
Best month to visit
May
Happiest customers drive
Kia Carnival
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Aug 9, 2025
Peter W.
Kia Carnival
Went somewhere different every day.
Weather was perfect considering it was cold and wet back home in Sydney.
A great holiday in Cairns.
May 27, 2025
Nina R.
Kia Carnival
We drove to the Daintree rainforest, down to cairns and all around palm cove and the port douglas. Car was clean, car seats were set up perfectly and the car was in great condition!
Apr 26, 2024
yew wee C.
Toyota Hiace
Had a great snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas with company called Wavelength!
Jun 23, 2023
Sarah W.
Kia Carnival
We had a wonderful time and everyone was comfortable in the car
May 31, 2023
James W.
Kia Carnival
Stayed in Palm Cove which has everything you need and is a picturesque spot in North Queensland. Went White Water Rafting and spent a day in Port Douglas and half a day in Kuranda.
Jul 28, 2022
Charles G.
Kia Carnival
I am looking to rent from 9 - 12 March 2023 at cairns if you have a good price
Jan 18, 2022
Patrick B.
Kia Carnival
Great service. Very simple process
Nov 24, 2020
Paul G.
Kia Carnival
Stayed at Palm Cove (the best location nearby), took car to Atherton Tablelands and Cairns wharf to Fitzroy Island. Did a Daintree tour via Bus tour
Sep 24, 2020
Kambiz S.
Kia Carnival
Cairns has a beautiful nature. It is a piece of heaven. Must see!!!!
Top 4 suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2026
Everything Fleet
9.2
Excellent
21 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$121–$126
per day
462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
+61131381
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Mon
07:00-22:00
Tue
07:00-22:00
Wed
07:00-22:00
Thu
07:00-22:00
Fri
07:00-22:00
Sat
07:00-22:00
Sun
07:00-22:00
9.0
Excellent
280 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$84–$96
per day
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
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Mon
07:00-19:30
Tue
07:00-19:30
Wed
07:00-19:30
Thu
07:00-19:30
Fri
07:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
08:00-17:30
Dollar
8.8
Very Good
20 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$168–$199
per day
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+611800501934
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Mon
06:00-23:30
Tue
06:00-23:30
Wed
06:00-23:30
Thu
06:00-23:30
Fri
06:00-23:30
Sat
06:00-23:30
Sun
06:00-23:30
8.8
Very Good
234 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$213
per day
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-23:30
Tue
06:00-23:30
Wed
06:00-23:30
Thu
06:00-23:30
Fri
06:00-23:30
Sat
06:00-23:30
Sun
06:00-23:30
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