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Last updated on: March 20, 2023
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CUSTOMERS ARRIVING AT AIRPORT: Call 1800 620 408 (+61 7 4041 0895) to arrange a pickup after collecting your luggage. 1.Exit terminal via the covered walkway 2 Follow signs for "Courtesy Bus" area where our Ace Rental Cars shuttle will meet you
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1800 620 408 / +613 9222 2595
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You must provide a flight number when picking up a vehicle at Cairns Airport. If a valid flight number is not present, the vehicle will be ready at the DOMESTIC terminal.
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740389990
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Serviced by Redspot Car Rentals.
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740349045
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Domestic Terminal 1. After collecting your luggage, phone our office on 1800 183 749 for a shuttle pickup. 2. Walk past baggage carousel #4. 3. Exit through the doors at the end of the terminal. 4. Follow the blue painted line on the footpath until it takes you across a small pedestrian crossing. 5. Wait on the other side of the crossing at the Courtesy Coach Pickup Area. International Terminal 1. After collecting your luggage, phone our office on 1800 183 749 for a shuttle pickup. 2. Head out the front of the terminal doors. 3. Wait until you see the shuttle, it has our name on it.
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(07) 4053 2896 / 1800 2739 2277
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Serviced by Redspot Car Rentals.The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns International Terminal. Once you have cleared customs you will exit into the Arrivals hall. Proceed to the Redspot/Alamo counter on the right hand side of the arrivals hall where we will arrange your rental agreement.n
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740349045 / +61740349052
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The car rental counter is located near the arrival hall exit of the airport. Please walk to the store following the "Car Rental" sign.
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07 4033 9777 / F0740359673
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For collection please collect your luggage and call 0403 608 943. Exit the terminal and follow the green and blue line and you will be collected from the courtesy Coach Pick Up Area in Bargain free shuttle bus.
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07 4015 3284 / 0403 608 943
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East Coast Car Rentals provides a free transfer Shuttle service from the Airport to their Rental office situated close by. You will receive an SMS text 24 hours prior to your pickup time with an active link to the Shuttle requesting system. To order your Shuttle, click the link in your SMS after you have collected your bags or cleared customs if you are arriving Internationally. Shuttle bus drivers will respond to your request, and you can use the system to also get walking directions on how to get to the shuttle collection point. If an SMS has not been received , please call our Reservations team on Ph: 1-800-474-258 or (Int. +61 7 5555 8908) for Shuttle bus pick up.
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+61 1800 327 826 / 1-800-327-826
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If your booking pick-up time is after the opening hours, it is free for you to take the car.
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07 4033 9555 / 0740359979
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1800501934
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Serviced by Redspot Car Rentals.
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740349045
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Your National Rental will be serviced by Redspot. Upon arrival please be on the lookout for Redspot's counter located in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal. Your rental will be serviced there.
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740349045
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Thrifty offers two rental desks at Cairns Airport. There is one in the arrivals hall of T1 (the international terminal), and another in the arrivals hall of T2 (the domestic terminal). Just look for the blue and white signage. If you’re arriving at the airport from town, it’s a quick 10-minute taxi ride, or you can take the Airport Connect bus service for just $4 one way.
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136139
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Serviced by Europcar.The store is located in the airport and can be reached on foot.
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+61 (0) 7 40349088
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After you get your luggage, please call Mini car rentals and wait at Cairns Domestic T2 terminal public pick up area or Cairns Internation Airport T1 public pickup area, they will pick you up.
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0061-0740516288 / 418157583,0061-0418157583
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The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns Domestic Terminal.
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0740349045
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The car rental counter is located in the arrivals hall of the Cairns International Terminal. Once you have cleared customs you will exit into the Arrivals hall. Proceed to the Redspot/Enterprise counter on the right hand side of the arrivals hall where we will arrange your rental agreement.
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740349045
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AIRPORT PICK UP • After you have arrived at Cairns Airport, cleared customs, and collect your luggage, phone us on 1800 150 850 and select option 1 request our free shuttle service. Domestic Terminal: Exit the terminal past carousel 3. Wait at the bus bays marked 1 - 12 for your JUCY shuttle to arrive. International Terminal: Exit the terminal, turn left and follow signs to the BUS & TOUR GROUP PICK UP area. Our last airport pick up is 3.30pm on weekdays and 1.30pm on weekends.
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1800 150 850
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740349045
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Budget
9.3/10
Alamo
9.2/10
East Coast
8.8/10
Jucy
8.0/10
BARGAIN
8.9/10
Apex
9.4/10
ACE Rental Cars
9.2/10
Thrifty
9.1/10
Europcar
9.0/10
Hertz
9.7/10
Firefly
9.4/10
Atlas
8.9/10
AVIS
9.5/10
Enterprise
9.7/10
It takes up 59% of all car rentals. Top selected car types are: Small, SUV, and Large.
* Based on all bookings from Cairns Airport (CNS) for the last 30 days.
Lowest rental rates at the Cairns Airport (CNS) is USD 44.19 on average, and can go up to USD 119.58 at the busiest July. Use this conclusion to schedule your trip to your best interest.
In contrast, Monday is the least busy day.
More bookings mean more time spent on queueing up at the counter. Prepare yourself if it is going to take you a long time to pick up from the Cairns Airport (CNS).
* Based on the scheduled pickup time of all bookings from Cairns Airport (CNS).
Most customers book a rental car from Cairns Airport(CNS) for 4 days, showing a medium length of rental period is more favored.
One-way car rentals take up nearly 4% of the total bookings at Cairns Airport (CNS).Out of it, besides Brisbane, other top destinations : Gold Coast, Sydney.
On average, Basic Protection costs USD 52.54 per day for Small, USD 66.84 for SUV and USD 75.75 for Large.
Do You Know?
No.1 Source Country
Customers from Ireland choose Cairns Airport(CNS) the most as the start point of both their business and leisure journeys.
Bigger is Better
Renters from Australia prefer more spacious car models like Kia Carnival 8 Seats,Toyota Commuter 12 Seats and Kia Carnival.
Quite a Planner
Germany renters like to plan much more ahead, they usually make the online booking 90 days before pickup from the Cairns Airport (CNS).
Car Rental Brands | Deposit(approx.) | Payment Types | Card Brand |
ACE Rental Cars | EUR 154 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Alamo | EUR 123-617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Apex | EUR 308-2468 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AVIS | EUR 123-3085 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
BARGAIN | EUR 308-617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Budget | EUR 169 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dollar | USD 300-5000 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
East Coast | EUR 617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Eco by Europcar | EUR 61 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Enterprise | EUR 123-617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
FLIZZR | USD 300-5000 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Hertz | EUR 274-4582 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jucy | EUR 185-1851 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
National | EUR 123-617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Thrifty | EUR 183 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Europcar | EUR 123-500 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Firefly | EUR 458-2749 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
Atlas | EUR 216-617 | Credit Card Debit Card Cash | ![]() ![]() |
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