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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

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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.

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*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?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in Cairns Airport.
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.
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