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$123/day
$122/day

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Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Cairns with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an Avis car rental in Cairns?

To get the best price on an Avis car rental in Cairns, you should book around 15 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 41% compared to booking last minute.

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

On average, an Avis car rental in Cairns costs $87 per day. January is the most expensive month to rent from Avis in Cairns, when prices are $93/day on average.

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Top tips for renting a car from Avis in Cairns

  • The city of Cairns is home to numerous Avis offices. Due to its flexible hire regulations, user-friendly reservation system, extensive office network, large selection of brand-new cars, and global 24-hour help, Avis is a well-known car hire company. By working with organisations like Future Forest and The Carbon Neutral Company, Avis is also dedicated to protecting the environment. Together with Avis, these businesses calculate their carbon footprints and look for solutions to offset them.
  • The Avis fleet in Australia has three categories for you to select from: Four Wheel Drives (Group W), Small to Large (Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, L, S, K, H and V) and Signature Series (Groups XD, XE, XG, XK, XS and XW). The second category offers eleven types of vehicles: Full Size, Compact, Economy, Standard, Intermediate, Eco-Friendly, Full-Size Van, Full-Size Wagon, Full-Size SUV, Compact SUV and Intermediate SUV.
  • When you book Avis hire cars in Cairns, you will be offered a Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), also called a standard excess, in your hire. This reduces the customer's liability in the event that the car is damaged, lost or stolen, from the total cost of the hire car to the pre-agreed excess. Additionally, there are two additional coverage choices available: excess reduction or zero excess. The first you may select when you book online and further reduces your excess. The latter is available when picking up your car in person and gives you complete coverage in your hire car, from your tyres to your windscreen. These last two options are capped at 10 days of excess reduction in a 30-day period.
  • There are several locations for Avis hire cars in Cairns. You can select a one-way hire when you book Avis car hire online if you wish. This is great if you prefer to drop off your car at a different branch than the one you picked it up from. Additionally, if you decide to travel further north, there is a branch in Palm Cove. The kind of car and availability depends from one place to another, and there may be a drop-off fee on some rates.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Avis in Cairns for $122 or less.
  • Small rental cars from Avis in Cairns are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Avis 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 $123 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

Overall Rating6.7 OkayBased on 10000 reviews
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.7

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10.0
Very goodReviewed Sep 24 2026
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10.0
It was seamlessReviewed Sep 23 2026
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2.0
Car was great, cost overall was triple what was quotedReviewed Sep 23 2026
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2.0
Unexpected €30 charge after returning the car I booked the car through Kayak and prepaid for pickup and return at Marseille Airport. After I returned it, Avis deducted €30 from my deposit, calling it an “airport tax.” The charge was not disclosed on the booking page or explained when we picked up the car. Both the pickup and return locations were the airport from the start, so there was no change to our booking that could explain an additional airport charge. I only discovered it after the money was taken from my deposit. Avis should disclose all mandatory charges before customers pay, not deduct them after the rental is over.Reviewed Sep 23 2026
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2.0
The rep didn’t have the car ready even though we set it for a specific time. He then said to come at a certain time so he can get the car ready. After we picked it up, the car was dirty. The windows on the inside had a film on it as if it hasn’t been cleaned in a long time. There was still trash in between the seats and in the back. The doors were not clean, you could see spots of dirty fingers on the door panel. Car was not vacuumed either.Reviewed Sep 23 2026
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10.0
Super easy. Everyone sorry helpful.Reviewed Sep 22 2026
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2.0
When we picked up the car it was dirty, we had to wash windows and vacuum. We had to put 1 1/2 quarts of oil into it and put in window washing fluid. The cameras on the vehicle do not work well - we encountered a bad rainstorm, and the vehicle could not keep the lane distances while on cruise control. I feel I paid ALOT of money for a mediocre experience (I was traveling to my MIL's funeral) so all in all NOT happy with the amount charged ($755.07) will not be booking here again. Wish I could get a refund.Reviewed Sep 22 2026
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8.0
I called ahead to see if I could get a partial refund if I brought it back a day early. They were unable to tell me whether or not they could. I took a chance and brought it back early and the desk person was able to give me a refund. Otherwise, I would have just kept it for the extra day. This is something that needs to be spelled out clearly for all renters as it would have saved me some frustration. However, I was thankful that I got a credit, and the desk personnel both at pick up and drop off were professional and friendly and the car itself was very satisfactory.Reviewed Sep 21 2026
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6.0
Would like physical paperwork.Reviewed Sep 21 2026
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10.0
Friendly and fast service. All was good.Reviewed Sep 20 2026
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10.0
My only problem was returning the car at the station in Rouen- they should signpost the location more clearly.Reviewed Sep 20 2026
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10.0
All good. Staff nice, no hidden feesReviewed Sep 20 2026
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