Cheap car rentals at Cairns Airport (CNS)

For those heading to North Queensland to go scuba diving around the Great Barrier Reef or surfing at Ellis Beach, keep in mind that an Australia car hire from the Cairns Airport will be the best means of transportation to reach these destinations!

Stationed 2.6 mi (4.3 km) northwest of Cairns between Mount Whitfield and Trinity Bay, this airport received over 5 million passengers between 2019 and 2020, many of whom took advantage of Kemwel's affordable rates for Cairns car hire. Being an international airport, CNS offers service to 7 international plus 17 domestic destinations. Also as the the seventh-busiest airport in Australia, facilities at CNS include one heavy-duty runway and two modern terminals. All the while, the Brisbane Airport serving South East Queensland and is another ideal spot for car rental pick-up or drop-off through our expansive multi-country network!

To get the ball rolling on your Cairns car hire, check out our bargain car rental rates over the Kemwel booking engine located at the top of this page! Once you have found the right model for your trip, either follow the three-step booking process or get in touch with our knowledgeable customer service team at +1-877-820-0668! While you plan your Australian getaway, don’t hesitate to call us night or day if you have any questions about your reservation, helpful chauffeur services, plus so much more! You can also check out our useful FAQ page to familiarize yourself more with foreign car rentals in the meantime!

Cairns Airport car rental suppliers

Over the years, the Kemwel team has collaborated with the industry’s top-rated car rental providers to streamline the booking process in over 20,000 car rental locations across the globe. After you have claimed your luggage and off to retrieve your vehicle, be on the lookout for Hertz and Europcar around the Arrivals Hall of both terminal 1 and 2. Just have your passport, driver's license, plus the Kemwel voucher on you for safekeeping, and you'll be golden! 

Other partners such as East Coast Car Rentals are also available off-site and can arrange vehicles to be dropped-off. While these companies provide vehicles ranging from economy or midsize rentals to luxury sport cars and multi-passenger vans, we promise the best prices and quality customer service to our clients. With this as our mission, we strive to simplify the entire planning process and answer any questions along the way. Depending on the respective provider, customers also choose Kemwel in order to pay for Australia car rentals with debit cards!

	Europcar at Cairns Airport Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns, Australia QLD 4870 +61 7 4034 9088	Europcar Hours: Mon - Sun: 5:30 AM - 1:00 AM
	Hertz at Cairns Airport Terminal Building, Airport Ave, Cairns, Australia QLD 4870 +61 7 4035 9299	Hertz Hours: Mon - Sun: 4:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Nearby hotels and travel services at Cairns Airport

On top of unbeatable car rental rates and award-winning customer service, we at Kemwel are also happy to lend a hand in arranging affordable hotel accommodation for our clients. Meaning, after a day of exploring Cairns' landscapes full of biodiversity and warm Pacific climate, you'll have a comfortable bed ready for your return! Ranging from the Bohemia Resort Cairns, Aspect Central and Coral Tree Inn Cairns, these lodgings are even located very closely to Cairns Airport! As far as airport amenities go, everything from shopping, food, drink, VIP lounges and disability services are all covered.

Top destinations for Cairns car rentals

With an annual growth rate of 1.9 percent over the past 10 years, the affluent city of Cairns enchants tourists with its tropical weather and proximity to the largest coral system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef. Measuring 1,430 miles and full of diverse marine life, this natural wonder encompasses much of the Queensland coastline. From Cairns, nearby towns include Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Mission Beach and Port Douglas. These places will be your go-to launching pads if you're hoping to venture around the numerous cays and small inhabited islands via boat or helicopter.

Based on the sheer size of the Great Barrier Reefs alone, a Cairns car hire can ensure the best mode of transport to hop from one beach to the next across this renowned region. Some of these include Whitehaven near the Whitsunday Islands, Mon Repos famous for its egg-laying turtles close to Bundaberg, plus many more scenic locations such as the ancient Daintree Rainforest. All the while, Brisbane car rentals in South Queensland can also present a whole new set of attractions! 

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