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Your way to SIXT

SIXT 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).

By Car

If you're arriving by car, drive into Cairns Airport via Captain Cook Highway (National Highway 1) and look for the sign posts to the rental car park.

With public transportation

We recommend taxis or Excellence Coaches that offer a shuttle bus to/from Port Douglas, Cairns CBD and Northern Beaches.

SIXT Parking

You will find our SIXT parking in the car rental car park at T1 and T2.

Return information

Please park your vehicle in SIXT allocated parking in T1 or T2 car rental returns car park. After parking take your keys to the SIXT counter.

Directions

-16.87531852722168, 145.75265502929688

Cairns Airport

24h Return

Address

Terminal building, Cairns, Cairns, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Fri
07:30 - 00:00
Sat - Sun
07:30 - 18:00
Public Holidays
07:30 - 00:00

Out of hours

Do you want to return your vehicle outside of opening hours?
4.6
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4.6 stars from 3,161 reviews at Cairns Airport.
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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

4.6
4.622569
Based on 3161 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.8
Vehicle handover
4.8
Vehicle return
4.7
After the return
T.
5.0
The staff were all very accommodating and helpful. The car was new and clean, and the drop off and pick up process was very simple.
Chris C.
5.0
Good job, great value.
Russ C.
5.0
Ideal vehicle, good pricing and helpful staff

*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. These rules vary from country to country, so please check our rental information for more detailed information before you book.
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 will need a full, valid driver's license along with a passport or identity card when picking up your car. More detailed information can be found in our rental information. These rules vary from country to country so please always check local regulations before making your travel arrangements.
Easily book a long-term rental at Cairns Airport by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

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