Book Avis hire cars 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 hire a car from Avis in Cairns?

  On average a car hire from Avis in Cairns costs £80 per day.

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

  Medium hire cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Avis in Cairns.

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

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

• Does Avis have a car hire 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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2.0

We had to wait a long time at pickup and then were told that they had only a pickup truck or van, we had requested a smaller car and confirmed it in line before we went. We also filled out all the forms online Ann bc still were asked those questions. The lights on the car were finicky and the police pulled us over for rear lights being out . Overall a terrible experience, we won’t be back.Reviewed 17 Sept 2026

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10.0

Oliver at the desk in Victoria Airport in Sidney was amazing! Experience could not have been better.Reviewed 17 Sept 2026

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6.0

Avis/Budget counter had a very long line and once we got the counter, we were told we would have to wait until a sedan came in -- they offered us a SUV or truck but we declned as we had reserved a sedan. The car was fine and the price was good but the wait in line and for the car was at least an hour.Reviewed 16 Sept 2026

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10.0

It was easy to pick up and drop off the car and the person helping us was very helpful.Reviewed 16 Sept 2026

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10.0

People were very kind at the Location at 2:00 Am. Very good experiencie for my first time with them.Reviewed 15 Sept 2026

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6.0

Was charged an extra day because they had changed my drop off time till noon rather than the 4pm time we had to be back at airport. So rather than charge for 4 hrs extra they charged 24 hrs. I thought it was petty of the agent.Reviewed 15 Sept 2026

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10.0

Great location, staff so helpful, I did a last minute vehicle substitution, as the vehicle I rented didn't accommodate one of the travelers.Reviewed 15 Sept 2026

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2.0

I had booked a Mazda 6, but instead I was given a Mazda CX-3, which is a much smaller car. Instead of upgrading me to a similar or better vehicle, Avis downgraded my rental, which was extremely disappointing. It then took two to three days for anyone to respond to my complaints. I received no proper response until I repeatedly contacted the team and pushed the issue. Eventually, after three days, they managed to bring me a Mazda 6 — but unfortunately, it was an extremely old and poorly maintained car. It was in poor condition, and definitely not the quality of vehicle I expected. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience with Avis. I expected much better service and a proper replacement vehicle. Based on this experience, I will not be renting a car from Avis again.Reviewed 15 Sept 2026

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2.0

I ordered the car online for a specific rate and a type of vehicle When I went to pick it up they didn't have what I ordered and provided a "bigger" one And charged me a much higher rate even though I provided a receipt from online They gave me a number to call I did so and was given a confirmation number and was told they added in the 200 dollar deposit The car was not clean inside or out and smelled terribly of tobacco smoke in the trunk so I could not use for my belongings No body came out with me to car to.show how things work or do a walk around I took photos of marks, stone chips a d a ding I told them when I rented that I was not sure of the exact length of time maybe 2 weeks maybe less maybe more a d was told thst was okay Yesterday I received a.call saying it was overdue and unless I drove the 200 miles to Guelph to sign I would be charged 15 extra per day I spoke of the issue with the billing without resolve or resolution This rental was to provide me with transportation until my recently purchased car was ready This rental situation has been unpleasant and stressfulReviewed 14 Sept 2026

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10.0

Everything was so smooth and easyReviewed 13 Sept 2026

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8.0

Smooth Renault Symbioz hybrid was the alternative we got and was an excellent choice considering parking spaces being so small!Reviewed 13 Sept 2026

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8.0

Overall experience was very good. They were helpful. Only thing they can better would be to run their shuttle more frequently.Reviewed 12 Sept 2026

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