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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
Public Holidays
07:30 - 00:00

Out of hours

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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

4.7
4.7176614
Based on 920 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.8
Vehicle return
4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
The vehicle
Hayley O.
5.0
Was a bit worried as it was a lot cheaper than others, but it was perfect - car clean and perfect for our needs. No issues at all, and conveniently located close to airport
L.
5.0
Cairns airport - Great hire and service. Picked the mystery car and it didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend
Deb M.
5.0
Excellent. No fuss. We were early and our booked car was not ready. They arranged another straight away. Resulted in a free upgrade.

*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 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.
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