Alamo 500+ ratings, 4 reviews
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental.
Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in Australia
To be updated
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
USD 4400 for Opel Astra,Description Not Available,Renault Clio Hb Ac,Skoda Octavia,
USD 5000 for Nissan Qashqai,Kia Forte,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Audi A3 Aut,
AUD 5700 for Y Volvo Xc60,
AUD 5200 for Opel Astra,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota Rav4,Description Not Available,Renault Clio Hb Ac,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Kia Forte,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Audi A3 Aut,Vauxhall Grandland X,Nissan Qashqai,Renault Twingo,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,Suzuki Ciaz Gl At,Volkswagen Tiguan Aut,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Y Volvo Xc60,Hiace 12 Seats,Jeep Wrangler,
AUD 6200 for Nissan-sunny-benzin-otomatik,Jeep Renegade,Chevrolet Suburban,Toyota Commuter,
AUD 1650 for Opel Astra,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota Rav4,Description Not Available,Toyota Yaris Cross,Nissan Kicks,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Kia Forte,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Audi A3 Aut,Nissan Qashqai,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,Suzuki Ciaz Gl At,
AUD 2200 for Y Volvo Xc60,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Sedona,Skoda Kodiaq,Hiace 12 Seats,Volkswagen Tiguan Aut,Jeep Wrangler,Mystery Car,
AUD 3300 for Citroen C4 Electric,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Chevrolet Suburban,Tesla 3,Toyota Commuter,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5200 for Opel Astra,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota Rav4,Description Not Available,Renault Clio Hb Ac,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Kia Forte,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Audi A3 Aut,Vauxhall Grandland X,Nissan Qashqai,Renault Twingo,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,Suzuki Ciaz Gl At,Volkswagen Tiguan Aut,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Y Volvo Xc60,Hiace 12 Seats,Jeep Wrangler,
AUD 6200 for Nissan-sunny-benzin-otomatik,Jeep Renegade,Chevrolet Suburban,Toyota Commuter,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5700 for Y Volvo Xc60,Hiace 12 Seats,Jeep Wrangler,
AUD 6200 for Nissan-sunny-benzin-otomatik,Jeep Renegade,Chevrolet Suburban,Toyota Commuter,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Opel Astra,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota Rav4,Description Not Available,Renault Clio Hb Ac,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Kia Forte,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Audi A3 Aut,Vauxhall Grandland X,Nissan Qashqai,Renault Twingo,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,Suzuki Ciaz Gl At,Volkswagen Tiguan Aut,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Opel Astra,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota Rav4,Description Not Available,Toyota Yaris Cross,Nissan Kicks,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Kia Forte,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Audi A3 Aut,Nissan Qashqai,Skoda Karoq Suv Aut,Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,Suzuki Ciaz Gl At,
AUD 0 for Y Volvo Xc60,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Sedona,Skoda Kodiaq,Hiace 12 Seats,Volkswagen Tiguan Aut,Jeep Wrangler,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Electric,Cubic Metre Van,Cubic Metre Van,Chevrolet Suburban,Tesla 3,Toyota Commuter,
Full to Full
Airports
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
Railway Stations
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
Hotels
2.1 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns
2.1 mi from Park Royal
2.2 mi from Nomads Cairns
Total points： 9.6 / 10 Excellent
M.Wilkinson
Cairns
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
D.Lloyd
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Dave Winifred
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Elsa Camp
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental.
Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.
Full driver's license issued in Australia
To be updated
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
2.1 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns
2.1 mi from Park Royal
2.2 mi from Nomads Cairns
