Book Avis hire cars in Cairns

Driver's age: 25-65

Save up to 49% on car rentals. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, agency and more to find your best car rental.

Car Rental Deals
Useful Info
Car Rental Deals

Avis car hire prices in Cairns

Small car
Small
View Deal
Medium car
Medium
View Deal
Large car
Large
View Deal
Luxury car
Luxury
View Deal
Van car
Van
View Deal
SUV car
SUV
View Deal
Commercial car
Commercial
View Deal
Pickup truck car
Pickup truck
View Deal
Useful Info

Good to know

Most popular car type

Small

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cairns car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire from Avis in Cairns?

To get the best price on car hire from Avis in Cairns, you should book around 15 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 39% compared to booking last minute.

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

On average, hiring a car in Cairns with Avis costs $121 per day. January is the most expensive month to hire from Avis in Cairns, when prices are $135/day on average.

Find deals

Top tips for hiring 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.
  • Medium car hire from Avis in Cairns are around 79% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring 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 car hire from Avis in Cairns?

    Small hire cars (Kia Stonic 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

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

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
2890
1074
48
673
34
0
3188
2.0
I rented a car but didn’t pick it up I ordered insurance and I never picked up the car and couldn’t cancel the insurance. I want my money back and I couldn’t get a hold of anyone. I’m upset and disappointed.Reviewed 4 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
8.0
I tool the Logan back bay express. Couldn’t have been easier. Counter guys were great. All was smoothReviewed 2 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
After long flight a super long line, with seemingly unprofessional staff Then after leaving and not realizing gas was completely empty And Avis apologizing but that is it. No refund for gas . Disappointed.Reviewed 2 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
Easy pick up, great car, nice guy. Easy drop off.Reviewed 2 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
Vehicle was upgraded without my consent and I was charged.Reviewed 1 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
4.0
2/5Stars — Terrible morning logistics and rude staff, but saved by an excellent return agent.The sign on the door says they open at 8:00 AM, but I arrived at 8:50 AM to find multiple customers locked outside. No cars were available because they were still shuttling them from the airport, and I didn't get my keys until 9:30 AM. To make matters worse, the female morning agent was extremely rude and defensive, arguing that the customer needs to be "understanding" of their internal failures.The only reason this isn't a 1-star review is because of the gentleman who handled my return. He was incredibly nice, professional, and efficient. Corporate needs to retrain the morning shift, but the return agent deserves praise for turning the experience around.Reviewed 1 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I was quoted at $309 for the rental, but I was eventually charged $756.Reviewed 1 Sept 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
It’s good only thing they need to increase inventory for people coming from Canada to USReviewed 31 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
Car was given to me on empty and filthy. Had to wait while they filled it up and cleaned itReviewed 31 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
6.0
Price was fine. Car itself was fine but was dirty. It had not been washed outside nor vacuumed. The directions did not bring us back to the entrance of the parking garage which took us extra time to find.Reviewed 30 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
Hi there i rented a car that i picked up and dropped 202 day latet at Hawler (Erbil airport) I couldn't be happier about my experience with these employees. They are absolutely amazing. Thanks for that grate experience.Reviewed 30 Aug 2026
review fromkayak
10.0
I did not like the vehicle. It also was way overpriced. The price was too expensive for a multiple day rental. My insurance will only reimburse me $36.99 a day for rental coverage. So, my personal out of pocket expense was too much. I’ll shop other options throughly next time prior to renting a vehicle. I was not impressed with the whole experience.Reviewed 30 Aug 2026
review fromkayak

More options for your Avis car hire in Cairns