Book Avis car rentals in Cairns

• Where are the best pick-up locations for Avis hire cars in Cairns?

  If you are flying into Cairns, you can book Avis hire cars at Cairns Airport (CNS). The Avis counter is located in the main terminal, inside Arrivals. Head there to meet with your Avis representative, who will show you to your hire car. If you prefer a more central hire location, you can select an Avis office in the centre of Cairns, or if you're visiting nearby, there's an office in Palm Cove.

• What are the car hire benefits or amenities offered by Avis in Cairns?

  With Avis Cairns, you may choose the vehicle of your choice. You may easily reserve an Avis hire car in Cairns online and select the vehicle of your choice. Car hire experts chose the vehicles in the Cairns Avis fleet to fit the region's tropical climate. You can make changes or modifications to your reservation online or using the Avis mobile app.

• Where are the best places to park an Avis hire car in Cairns?

  In the Cairns city centre, there are many parking solutions, such as multi-storey car parks and on-street and off-street parking. There's free parking in the multi-storey car park belonging to the Cairns Central shopping centre. The centre is located behind the Cairns train station. You may park there for free using a ticketless system for under 3 hours. If you wish to park on the street, there are several options, generally charging a few dollars an hour. Most paid street parking offers free parking after 5:00 or 6:00 pm. Keep an eye out, as these are great options when enjoying an evening in town.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Avis in Cairns?

  On average a rental car from Avis in Cairns costs $97 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Avis in Cairns?

  Small rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Avis in Cairns.

• How many car rental locations does Avis have in Cairns?

  Avis has 0 rental locations in Cairns. Take a look at our Avis rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Avis have a car rental location at the airport: Cairns airport (CNS)?

  No (According to our data)

• Does Avis offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cairns airport (CNS)?

  Yes

Reviews for Avis in Cairns

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Wonderful

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Very good

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10.0

SmoothReviewed Apr 13 2026

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6.0

i didnt receive any email notifying me that my car was returnedReviewed Apr 13 2026

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2.0

The pickup experience was extremely disappointing. There were many, many customers and one associate. We were finally directed to the actual pickup location to complete transactions.Reviewed Apr 13 2026

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2.0

They didn't have the car that I rent and provide me a electric one instead on the hybrid, therefore I was not able to make my trip there was not enough electrical chargers on my route so sadReviewed Apr 13 2026

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2.0

Took way too long to get car. Took 2 hours and we only got a car because someone at the Payless counter, who had no customers, helped us get a car. The lines at Budget and Avis were ridiculously long and the communication with the garage to see what cars were available was completely inefficient. We had planned to drive to watch the Artemis space launch, a once in a lifetime opportunity for our children and they missed it because Avis is poorly operated. The employees were kind and empathetic but completely powerless and said they've complained to management but nothing ever changes. Avis clearly does not care about the customer experience.Reviewed Apr 12 2026

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2.0

Avis now ranks below fox in my book... and that is hard to do. The "legal" term for what I experienced was bait and switch. EV (said my credit card rental coverage probably didn't cover Electric vehicles and the only other option was a 10 person van which at 5'3" and 67 years old would be unsafe for me to drive. I expect to have my original price honored and am ready to raise hell if it's not.Reviewed Apr 12 2026

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10.0

At pick up the woman at the counter was very friendly and efficient. At drop off I’d have like a little bit more attention but the people there were polite and clearly very busy with a large number of drop offs at the same time so I understandReviewed Apr 12 2026

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2.0

Terrible experience. Travelled with my wife and two small children. Due to airline issues we were delayed several times and got there 3 hrs after the scheduled pick up time. Went to the office and they told me that because I was late they had nothing available for me. I was told they had over booked as well and that even if I showed up on time, there was a chance I wouldn’t get a car. I asked if there was anything available and the worker got on her phone and walked to the back. Came back and told me that they could get me a car only if I paid $700.00 cash. This would of been more than what I was quoted for online. I asked what kind of scam they were running and they told me to leave. I had more than enough money to pay, but the fact that they were trying to get more money out of me due to our situation does not sit well. Terrible customer service and experience. My recommendation is to look for local companies!Reviewed Apr 12 2026

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Should pick up the car was unacceptably long. I used a different companyReviewed Apr 12 2026

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10.0

Super easy pick up. Car was great, zero issues, would rent from them again. Drop off was just after they closed and they were nice enough to let me in still and return the vehicle. All and all, I'm very happy with my experience.Reviewed Apr 11 2026

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10.0

Pick up and drop off was easy. Car was great on gas mileage.Reviewed Apr 10 2026

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Good customer service Rental car in good condition Did not receive a receipt by emailReviewed Apr 10 2026

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