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 $132 per day.

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

Small rental cars (Kia Stonic 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.

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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 $100 or less.
Small rental cars from Avis in Cairns are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average.

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 $132 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Avis in Cairns?
Small rental cars (Kia Stonic 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

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I enjoyed everything and will require service in the near future....thank youReviewed Feb 13 2026

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Pick Up and drop off was quick and easyReviewed Feb 13 2026

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I made the reservation 2 weeks in advance. Avis called me 2 hours before pickup and told me they didn't have a vehicle for me.Reviewed Feb 13 2026

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Oder free car, not being charged by avis 3timesReviewed Feb 12 2026

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The Nissan ultimately was reliable and appropriate for our need.However, it was.noticeable that the cars quality.is what I would ter as basic.The seats specially on the drivers side gets very uncomfortable for long distance driving.Reviewed Feb 12 2026

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I rented a car online for Avis in Burlington and went there on pick up day and no one was there. Sign in window told me to call a number. A person answered and told me that they had already rented the car I booked to someone else as I was a few mins late and told me they had no car I could rent. They took payment off card which made it so I couldn’t rent another car and I had seminars all week for work to get to. I also was out over 75 for uber rides to and from Avis and my home. Still have not been able to get ahold of anyone or been able to get my money back. I will not use Avis or kayak ever again because of this awful experience. No one has even called me back with regards to my issues. I am out over 600 dollars and missed my work seminars in Toronto all week. I give them a 0 out of 5 for customer service and recommend you don’t order cars on line that you do it in personReviewed Feb 12 2026

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Horrible was closedReviewed Feb 12 2026

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Highly recommendReviewed Feb 11 2026

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Easy and affordable and a nice, comfortable, new van that was easy to driveReviewed Feb 10 2026

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Avis desk was amazingly helpful and friendly during both pickup and drop off. Car was fantastic!Reviewed Feb 9 2026

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Avis staff did not show up. i was trying to find the Avis counter. No one know where is it even information counter.Reviewed Feb 9 2026

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

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

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

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

On average a rental car from Avis in Cairns costs $132 per day.

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

Small rental cars (Kia Stonic 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

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