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Avis car rental prices in Cairns

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$97/day
$90/day

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 $90 or less.
  • Small rental cars from Avis in Cairns are around 33% 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 $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

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
Getting the jeep was a bit hectic as they didn’t have them ready but everything else was great.Reviewed Apr 8 2026
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4.0
The longest check-in line I have ever waited on in 47 years. And they did not have anything in the class of car that I had booked, and effectively downgraded me to an suv. Had I not advocated for myself for a different model at least, I would have gotten a terrible car. Generally when the class I've booked hasn't been available, I've gotten an upgrade to something better. The fact that they bumped me to something worse is a disgrace.Reviewed Apr 8 2026
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10.0
Avis handled the rental experience with ease..Reviewed Apr 8 2026
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8.0
Reputable rental agency. Car was kind of banged upReviewed Apr 8 2026
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6.0
30 minute wait at pick up with only 4 people on line ahead of me. Otherwise a nice rental experience with a clean car and easy drop offReviewed Apr 7 2026
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2.0
The price was great but the pickup was unacceptable. It was a 2 1/2 hour wait in line at the counter to pick up the car. We missed our dinner with friends because of the wait. I will never use Avis/budget in Punta Gorda again. There was only one person at the counter for the first 2 hours of waiting time.Reviewed Apr 7 2026
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10.0
The pick up and drop off was a little unclear. had to ask a few folks. drop off was not clear. there early 3:45am and directions in contract were not well written. took two people and 10 extra minutes to figure out.Reviewed Apr 6 2026
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4.0
There is a charge of $250 on my CC from the day I dropped off the car. Why? I 100% fueled the car, shook out the sand from the floor mat, and left the car clean. They said everything was okay at drop off and did not say that there would be a $250 charge. What is the deal? Please correct and let me know, $250 is not nothing.Reviewed Apr 5 2026
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4.0
The staff was extremely rigid and didn’t really try to work with us on the rental. Rental was for bigger car but they stuck us with smallerReviewed Apr 5 2026
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2.0
I will never rent from Avis as long as I live. Atrocious service.Reviewed Apr 4 2026
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2.0
I got scammed. The car was never there upon arrival. Never again. I had to dispute my credit card for the charges.Reviewed Apr 4 2026
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2.0
Pickup was a disaster. Their system went down for about 30 minutes during check in, so their staff was paralyzed. The line continued to grow. It took about 90 minutes to finally get my vehicle.Reviewed Apr 3 2026
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