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Car and Truck Hire Cairns Airport (Metro)
Cairns Airport (CNS)
Address
Terminal Building, Cairns, QL, 4870, AU
Phone
CALL: (61) 2 9353 9000
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
05:00 - 00:00
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Rent a Car from Cairns Airport
When you arrive at Cairns Airport, you'll find our Avis car hire branch right here in the domestic and international airport terminals, ready for you to pick up your vehicle and be on your way as soon as possible. The city of Cairns is just a few kilometres to the south, making this an ideal starting point for your adventure or business trip into the nearby Northern Queensland region. We want to make your experience as smooth as possible, which is why we make it easy to book your vehicle online and then pick it up directly from the airport when you get here.
Convenience is delivered alongside the sterling experience you've come to expect from Avis. From the moment you connect with us to the point you drop off your vehicle, we're here for you. Our Avis representatives are happy to help with anything you may need along the way.
Our Car Hire Fleet
Cars
For car hire options at Cairns domestic and international airport terminals, look no further than Avis. We deliver a range of different cars for rent, right here at the airport itself, from compact to mid-range models, right up to full size vehicles. We've even got 4WD vehicles for hire in our Cairns Airport car hire fleet. Just make sure you get your booking in early.
Commercial Vehicle Hire – Ute – Van – Truck – Bus
Looking for something more powerful and capable? How about Cairns Airport ute hire options from Avis? Or perhaps you need a van hire service here at Cairns Airport? Explore our range of utes, trucks, vans, minibuses and other commercial vehicles and make your selection. Just remember to book early to avoid disappointment.
Our Car Renting Deals & Offers
At Avis, we want to ensure our Cairns Airport car rental services are available to everyone.
If you simply need to get from the airport to the city centre, one-way car hire is perfect. However, when you plan to spend a lot of time exploring Cairns, try one of our long-term car rentals. And to make sure you save money while hiring a car from us, try searching through car hire deals.
FAQs
Booking
To provide you with an estimate, we need to know more about your hire period, the car you want, and how long you need it for. When you choose one of the rentals at Avis.com.au, you’ll save money no matter which option you choose.
The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid driver's licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.
The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners licence or provisional licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if a licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.
Digital drivers licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you're travelling interstate you must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.
Driving
Avis has partnered with Linkt to ensure toll payments are simple. You will be sent the information to access a Linkt Rental Account when you travel on a toll road. This account is automatically set up using your booking information, and will let you view your trips, payment details and statements.
All payments for tolls will be automatically made with the credit or debit card that you provided for your rental vehicle.
For more information about how toll payments are managed, visit our Toll Payments page.
Returning
When you return your rental car to Avis, you must do so with a full tank of fuel. We also ask that you remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle. Finally, please return the car to us in a clean state, ready for the next customer to drive.
There are select Avis locations that allow returns outside of business hours. Please contact the return location directly or contact the Avis Reservations team to check if this is possible on 136 333.
If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.
Avis allows one way rentals between select locations. Enter your details in the search widget to see available options. If you have an existing reservation, you can amend your booking online by clicking this link and following the prompts or on our mobile app. If you have collected your car and are having trouble amending your booking online, please contact the location you collected the vehicle from to check one way options.
Nearby Facilities
There are filling stations just a few hundred metres northwest of the airport, to the south of the Barron River. You'll find even more a few kilometres to the south in Cairns itself.
The Cairns historic railway stops in downtown Cairns and in Freshwater to the west of the airport, before heading on up to Kuranda to the north.
Rent a Car and Explore Cairns
There's plenty to do in and around Cairns itself, but how about further afield? Learn more about some of the interesting sites and locations in this region.
Kuranda is a great base for exploring the hills and rainforest that make this part of Northern Queensland so exceptional.
The Daintree Rainforest is another fascinating destination, and it is home to the oldest surviving rainforest habitat anywhere on the planet.
For those in search of respite from the rainforest, nearby Townsville is a lovely and laid-back place to spend time in. The cultural and economic hub is the main city in this part of Queensland.
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Renter Requirements
- Prepay Terms
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Driver Policy
- Age Requirements
- Cancellations
- Fuel Policy
- Local Hirer Policy
- Modifying Your Booking
- Pre-Authorisations
- Privacy
- Rates and Inclusions
- Signature Series
- Travel Restrictions
Pay Now Terms & Conditions
Booking Conditions
- At time of pick-up, location specific rental qualification rules apply to your rental. You must also agree to the rental terms and conditions (Rental Agreement) unless you are an Avis Preferred member and have opted into the master rental agreement. You must comply with our Rental Requirements. The full name on the reservation must match the name of the person collecting the vehicle as validated on their drivers license and credit/debit card. If the names do not match, it may be deemed by Avis as a non-permissible change to your Pay Now reservation and Avis may be required to cancel and re-book at the current rates (including any reasonable and applicable cancellation fees).
Pay now and Pay at Location
- With Pay Now bookings, you pay for the rental period and optional extras when you book. Not all optional extras are capable of being pre-paid. Any optional extras that have been pre-booked but that cannot be pre-paid will be designated as Pay at Location and the conditions regarding Pay at Location may apply.
- Additional charges may apply at the end of the rental period and must be paid at the relevant location (e.g. fuel charges and extending your rental period, however, we cannot guarantee that your pre-paid daily car rate will apply).
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At the start of your rental, a hold will be placed on your credit/debit card for the total estimated rental charges plus an additional pre-authorization of up to $200 for all passenger and Signature Series vehicles and $400 for all commercial vehicles. You must use an approved payment card that is in your name and has enough funds available.
A pre-authorization holds an amount of money in your account.
- Once a pre-authorization has been held, you will not be able to use that money.
- At the end of your rental, the final payment amount will be processed and if applicable, the unused portion will be released. Depending on your bank, the money is usually released within 7-10 working days. Avis will not be held responsible for any overdraft.
Changing your booking - all booking types
- You may change your booking (whether a Pay Now or Pay at Location booking) any time before the day you are due to pick-up the vehicle by calling reservations or managing your booking online (if available). We will send you a revised booking confirmation email confirming your new booking details and new amount to be paid to your email address provided.
- If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.
Cancellations - all booking types
- You may cancel your booking at any time before the day you are due to collect your vehicle by calling reservations or managing your booking online (if available).
- Depending on when you cancel, you will be charged a cancellation fee or no-show fee.
- You should retain your reservation confirmation number, as it is necessary for any modifications and cancellations. Modifications or Cancellations to your prepay reservation must be made on Avis.com.au or by calling reservations.
- If you need to cancel at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled pick-up time, you will be refunded the pre-paid amount less a cancellation fee of up to $82.50 AUD.
- If you need to cancel within 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time, you will be refunded the pre-paid amount less a cancellation fee of up to $165.00 AUD.
- If the value of the reservation is less than the cancellation fee, you will not be charged any further amount and will not be entitled to any refund.
- If you fail to cancel your reservation prior to the pick-up time and do not collect the vehicle on the pick-up date, a no show fee of the entire prepaid amount will be forfeited.
- Amounts indicated above are inclusive of GST fees. Additional card fees may apply.
Payment Methods
- Avis generally accepted credit cards include Visa, MasterCard and American Express. However, some locations may not accept all card types. Card transaction fees may apply please refer to the card transaction fee terms and conditions for more information.
- Debit cards are not accepted at some Avis locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment.
- Debit cards or cash may be used at the end of the rental period for payment of additional charges.
- Coupons may be applied to Pay Now rentals. Vouchers or Avis rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a Pay Now reservation.
- Gift Cards (Avis or any other) are not allowed on Pay Now reservations.
Rates
- Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental. Any change to your confirmed reservation may result in a different rate being charged.
- Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
- Extensions or late returns may result in additional charges. These additional charges are set out in the standard terms and conditions of rental, which can be downloaded via the Avis website.
Rental Requirements
- You must bring your reservation number or booking confirmation email with you. This will help the location find your details so you can get on your way as quickly as possible. Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
- We may refuse to allow any driver to drive the vehicle who: (i) does not hold a valid and current driving licence in the country of rental for the entire rental period, (ii) has not brought an international driving licence or official translation (if applicable), (iii) has not held their licence for the minimum period required by the rental location, (iv) has driving related convictions, or (v) who does not meet our identity, security, driving licence or credit checks.
- The rental location may refuse to rent the vehicle if you or the person making payment fails any of the checks and this leads us to believe that you, the person making any payment for the vehicle, the driver or any additional driver results in the rental being deemed high risk.
Privacy
The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your information, including your personal information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject our Privacy Notice located on our website or in the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement and the Privacy Act 1988.
