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Most popular car type

Small

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cairns car rentals

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?

Based on Avis car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price on an Avis car rental in Cairns, you should book around 70 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 43% compared to booking last minute.

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

Average daily rental prices based on Avis car rentals searched on KAYAK in the last 12 months.

On average, an Avis car rental in Cairns costs $88 per day. January is the most expensive month to rent from Avis in Cairns, when prices are $99/day on average.

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.
  • Small rental cars from Avis in Cairns are around 50% 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.

  • 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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4.0
Everything was great except the pick up experience. The woman who helped us at the Avis counter was friendly, but the stall number that she gave us for the car was occupied by a different car than the one she has assigned us. We went to the Avis booth in the parking lot, and the woman there assigned us a different stall with a similar car to the one we had been promised. However, when we started loading our luggage into the car, another customer came up and showed us that he had been assigned that car as well. So we had to go back to the Avis booth, and the woman there agreed to assign another car to the other customer. Then, when we started up the car, it said "maintenance needed", so we had to go back to the Avis booth, and the woman told us that that was just about an oil change and not to worry about it.Reviewed Jul 29 2026
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2.0
They had no cars available. Do better kayakReviewed Jul 29 2026
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2.0
They were rude and just useless. I told them that my Gold, Capital One Mastercard, covered vehicle rental insurance. I also provided the letter stating the card i have, as well as the coverage; but they insist that my card doesn't cover it, and that i needed a letter with my name on it. I called the credit card company, just to make them happy, and they said they don't issue letters in people's names. I went over to budget and right away the lady says my card is covered for insurance. I'll never use Avis again they are stupidReviewed Jul 29 2026
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4.0
Booked the mystery car. It was unclear it could have been an EV. It was unclear how the charging worked, and the agent was rushed, only suggesting upcharging us to a regular car. It felt scammy and nickel and dimed.Reviewed Jul 29 2026
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10.0
The front desk employee was professional and courteous. I only sing praises when praises are due and he gave very good customer service.Reviewed Jul 28 2026
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8.0
Efficient ServiceReviewed Jul 28 2026
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2.0
Pickup was not great. They won’t let us look at the car beforehand. They also had the gas as full tank when it was only half filled.Reviewed Jul 28 2026
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10.0
We are so thankful for the staff member at Avis, Heliana, who went out of her way to help us upgrade to a better car to fit our teenage children comfortably. She was really great and we would definitely recommend Avis to others because of her.Reviewed Jul 27 2026
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2.0
When picking up the car, I was told the price would be almost double what I was told would be the total when I booked the car. I told the lady at the Avis rental counter that I didn’t want the insurance since I had purchased insurance through Kayak. She said she could see that. When I asked why the price was so different she said it was airport fees and said I needed to sign the agreement. I felt pressure to sign and I should not have but I did. Come to find out on my receipt that she did put the insurance on my agreement even though I told her I didn’t want it. When I reached out to Avis customer service they told me that since I signed the agreement they wouldn’t do anything about it.Reviewed Jul 27 2026
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10.0
I booked a car online for collection at Wagga Wagga Airport, and the entire process was quick and hassle-free. When we arrived, the young lady at the counter was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful, and our car was ready to go. Returning the vehicle was just as easy. We parked it in the designated area at the airport and dropped the keys at the Avis desk without any issues. Overall, everything went smoothly from start to finish. The excellent customer service and efficient process made for a great experience, and I would happily rent from Avis again.Reviewed Jul 27 2026
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2.0
Nothing horribleReviewed Jul 27 2026
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2.0
You had the wrong address listed. The wrong company also. It had been bought out by Unidas and I had no one telling me that so i wandered around the airport for an hour trying to figure out what to do before i found out from some random information clerk that my rental was with Unidas. Then instead of the $50 i was quoted by your site I ended up paying $260 because your site failed to tell me about the cost associated with dropping the car off in a different city. And then to add insult to injury your site wouldnt let me extend the booking by a day.Reviewed Jul 27 2026
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