If the tropical region of far north Queensland were to have a capital city, it would be Cairns. Cairns is one of the premiere destination spots in all of Queensland due to its proximity to all the riches that the land has to offer.

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To maximise your trip to this diverse region, why not hire a car and pick it up from the airport upon your arrival? A trip to the city from Cairns airport will take close to 10 minutes and cost around $20 AUD, while the shuttle will charge roughly $10 AUD per person. With a Cairns airport car rental, on the other hand, you can enjoy the freedom of movement and the financial savings that comes with a discount rental car.

From Cairns you can visit the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef or drive further north in a cheap rental car or 4WD vehicle to Port Douglas and Daintree. With no more than an hour's drive westward rests the Highlands, home to beautiful national parks for those who prefer to explore the outdoors. Cairns also puts you close to Ravenshoe and the Innot Hot Springs.

A rental car from one of Australia's leading car rental companies is the only way to truly escape into the under-explored ruggedness of the Cape York Peninsula on which Cairns is situated. While the terrain is often challenging, the scenery and wildlife on this unique stretch of Australian land will make for a lifetime of memories that you simply cannot capture on foot.

Cairns Airport Car Rental Companies

Avis Cairns Airport

Address: Airport Terminal, Cairns Airport.

Coupons available using the form or call this number for existing bookings.

Phone: 4042 3800

Budget Cairns Airport

Address: Domestic Terminal, Cairns Airport.

Coupons available using the form or call this number for existing bookings.

Phone: 4042 3888

Budget Cairns Airport

Address: International Terminal, Cairns Airport.

Coupons available using the form or call this number for existing bookings.

Phone: 4042 3888

Europcar Cairns Airport

Address: Terminal Building, Cairns Airport, Cairns, 4870, QLD.

Coupons available using the form or call this number for existing bookings.

Phone:: 07 4034 9096

For your convenience, an itinerary has been suggested below that is one of many ways to enjoy your next trip to Cairns.

Things To Do With A Cairns Airport Car Rental: Trinity Beach

1. Head west on Airport Ave toward Fanning St 3.4 km
2. Turn right at Captain Cook Hwy
     Go through 3 roundabouts 8.9 km
3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Captain Cook Hwy 1.0 km
4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Captain Cook Hwy
    Go through 2 roundabouts 4.8 km
5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Trinity Beach Rd 1.9 km
6. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit and stay on Trinity Beach Rd 600m

Trinity Beach: A must-see attraction in Queensland