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

A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.

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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Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport

24h Return

Address

Terminal building, Cairns, Cairns 4870, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Fri

07:30 - 00:00

Sat - Sun

07:30 - 22:00

Bank holidays

07:30 - 00:00

Out of hours

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

Our services at Cairns Airport

Car Hire Cairns Airport | Sixt rent a car

If you are flying in to Australia, be sure to book your car hire at Cairns Airport from Sixt. We have a range of premium quality rental vehicles at affordable prices. Choose from luxury or economy saloons if you are travelling with family or friends, or smaller vehicles if travelling alone. Whatever the reason for your journey, we are sure to have your ideal car hire at Cairns Airport. Because we value customer satisfaction, we also offer a range of optional extras allowing you to personalise your rental package. Opt for car seats if you have young children, whilst unlimited mileage or an additional driver might be helpful if you are touring. Request a Sat Nav to help you navigate unknown roads, or add personal accident protection or loss damage wavers to your insurance cover. We even have a special package for under 25s. If you are arriving on a late flight, enquire in advance about our out-of-hours pickup service. Please note that you are booking a category of vehicle and that specific models cannot be guaranteed.

Car rental at Cairns Airport from Sixt

Car hire at Cairns Airport couldn't be more convenient. CNS airport is situated just under 4 miles from the city centre, which can easily be reached in just a few minutes along Captain Cook Highway. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, please call 180 0 4 PICKUP to alert our staff to your arrival. Then simply exit the arrivals hall and turn left out of the terminal building. From the International Terminal, walk to Bus Bay 6 to be met by our shuttle bus. From the Domestic Terminal, it's Bus Bay 4, over the pedestrian crossing, past the red and white boom gate to the Tour Group Pick Up.

The benefits of car hire at Cairns Airport from Sixt

Your car rental at Cairns Airport will enable you to explore the exciting and historic city of Cairns, as well as elsewhere in Australia. Sample the range of tropical fruit on sale in Rusty's Markets, browse the specialist boutiques at the waterfront Pier Market or experience the city's vibrant nightlife. The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, just 9 miles north of the city, where you can explore the history of the world's oldest culture with displays using giant holograms, as well as offering spear and boomerang throwing demonstrations. Travelling further afield with your car hire from Cairns Airport, take a tour of the majestic coastline around Trinity Bay, or the stunning waterfalls of Crystal Cascades, just a brief 14km drive from Cairns. For those with more time, the rainforests, barrier reefs and tropical paradise islands beckon.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.7

4.722969

Based on 951 reviews

from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

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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 hire 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 hire 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.

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