Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental at Cairns Airport?

It is not required to do so. However, you are able to purchase a range of protection packages and insurances to reduce your liability.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Cars

Trucks

Car rental at
Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport

24h Return

Address

Terminal building, Cairns, 4870 Cairns, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Fri

07:30 - 00:00

Sat - Sun

07:30 - 22:00

Public Holidays

07:30 - 00:00

Out of hours

Do you want to return your vehicle outside of opening hours?

Our services at Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport car rental

A SIXT Cairns Airport car rental lets you start your journey exploring Australia in style. Our selection of premium rental cars is affordable, and you can customize your rental with add-ons including child seats, GPS and an additional driver. Choose from car categories like economy cars, sedans, SUVs, passenger vans and pickup trucks. Select a roomy SUV if you need plenty of cargo space, or a passenger van if you are traveling with a larger group.

SIXT's location at Cairns Airport

You can conveniently find SIXT car rental counters in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Cairns Airport (CNS). You can pick up the keys to your Cairns Airport car rental in the arrivals hall. When you want to return your rental car, you can park in the marked SIXT parking spaces in the T1 or T2 car rental returns parking lot.

Explore Cairns with your car rental

Cairns is known as the “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” and a SIXT rental allows you to explore this fantastic location. Because Cairns is adjacent to beaches, mountains and rainforest, you are sure to enjoy yourself. Take a diving or snorkeling boat tour or visit nearby Kuranda for the day. Whatever your intentions are, make the most of them by renting a premium SIXT vehicle from Cairns Airport.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.7

4.722969

Based on 951 reviews

from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.8

Linda J.

5.0

Good price, clean cars. Booked a mystery car at Cairns Airport. We got a Hyundai Staria 8 seater, which was hilarious as it was only for 2 passenger. The girl at the desk was professional and friendly. Didn't take long to fill out paperwork and then collect the car. Drop off was seamless too. Man came to greet us before we were even out of the car. Only complaint was that the fuel gauge showed 757 kms until empty when we picked it up but when we refilled it before drop off it showed 810kms until empty. When i pointed it out i was told that people fill it up further out and then drive to airport . Maybe they need to look into this, because we didn't do that many km's in the week we had it, but i am paying for the petrol someone else used Apart from that, it was good and i would use them again. Pretty good price when you use your RACV discount.

Hayley O.

5.0

Was a bit worried as it was a lot cheaper than others, but it was perfect - car clean and perfect for our needs. No issues at all, and conveniently located close to airport

Deb M.

5.0

Excellent. No fuss. We were early and our booked car was not ready. They arranged another straight away. Resulted in a free upgrade.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Cairns Airport. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at Cairns Airport

What's the minimum age to rent a car at Cairns Airport?

To rent a car with SIXT at Cairns Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Cairns Airport through your manage booking section or through the app.

What documents do I need to rent a car at Cairns Airport?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Easily book a long-term rental at Cairns Airport by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

Check out our nearby locations to Cairns Airport

Check out one of our nearby branches to Cairns Airport where you’ll find the same great service and affordable rates.

Nearby Branches

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