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.

• 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

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Wonderful

3006

Very Good

1053

Good

105

Okay

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78

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6.0

There was a 45 minute wait at the counter and another 1 hr wait to actualy get a car. I ended up waiting about 2 hrs from arriving at the car rental counter to actually getting a car. The car itself was fine and the return was smooth and fast.Reviewed 23 July 2026

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10.0

Best car rentalReviewed 22 July 2026

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2.0

They were overbooked and people waited in line for hours for customers to return cars. I waited for a couple of hours then left because I could no longer wait. I did not get a car because I had to finish preparing for my vacation. Terrible experience and I could not believe I was at a Avis rental place. Very poor customer service.Reviewed 22 July 2026

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2.0

The deposit turned out to be 300 % higher than expected. Had to purchase a much more expensive insurance just so I could avoid the ridiculously high deposit of 80.000 dollars for a Skoda Kamiq. What a jokeReviewed 22 July 2026

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8.0

Did not know until picking up that the insurance coverage was not through Avis and they explained that if I had damage to vehicle Avis would bill me and I would have to bill 3rd party. Seriously?! All ended well with no damage.Reviewed 21 July 2026

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2.0

Convertible mustang was a complete mess inside and out. Someone previously partially ripped/damaged the exhaust so it sounded like a wounded duck. Shotty pre-inspection by Avis. Inside door handles covered in greasy finger prints from sun lotion and bird s@#$ all over the hood and convertible top. Won't rent from Avis again.Reviewed 21 July 2026

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10.0

The staff was really efficient. The car was in excellent condition.Reviewed 21 July 2026

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4.0

The staff approach was generally non helpful. Verging on rude. That was while organizing the rental. When the vehicle was returned, there was no staff to greet and guide that all was good and where the bus, for return to terminal, was. I had to ask for guidance. This is a second rental in six months. I will only rent from them if I’m desperate. I recently rented from Alamo. The difference is like night and dayReviewed 20 July 2026

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2.0

Rate booked through kayak was not the rate I was charged. I have to call them to sort it out. Very aggravating.Reviewed 20 July 2026

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4.0

Vehicle had engine problems. Roadside assistance didn’t answer phone and took almost 3 hours to call back. Not acceptable for a customer in distress in Italy.Reviewed 19 July 2026

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10.0

Friendly staff when picking up the car and a very easy process.Reviewed 19 July 2026

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2.0

There was no car. Not one. I had to stay the night in Columbus. Bullshit.Reviewed 19 July 2026

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