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Cairns Airport

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Cairns Airport

24h Return

Address

Terminal building, Cairns, Cairns, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Fri
07:30 - 00:00
Sat - Sun
07:30 - 22:00
Public Holidays
07:30 - 00:00

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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

Eli C.
5.0
Good service Geordie at the airport’s counter was extremely helpful and friendly. He gave us the BEST customer service ever!
Tin Ivan K.
5.0
Geordie was so helpful, nice, calm and solution-oriented!! The experience was 1000x easier because of him. Thank you!
Michael W.
5.0
Very easy and not expensive. Car was very well maintained.

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

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