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Avis car hire prices in Cairns

These are the best prices for 19-26 Apr.
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Most popular car type

Small

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.
  • Small car hire from Avis in Cairns are around 29% 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 (MG 3 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

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Avis now ranks below fox in my book... and that is hard to do. The "legal" term for what I experienced was bait and switch. EV (said my credit card rental coverage probably didn't cover Electric vehicles and the only other option was a 10 person van which at 5'3" and 67 years old would be unsafe for me to drive. I expect to have my original price honored and am ready to raise hell if it's not.Reviewed 12 Apr 2026
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10.0
At pick up the woman at the counter was very friendly and efficient. At drop off I’d have like a little bit more attention but the people there were polite and clearly very busy with a large number of drop offs at the same time so I understandReviewed 12 Apr 2026
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2.0
Terrible experience. Travelled with my wife and two small children. Due to airline issues we were delayed several times and got there 3 hrs after the scheduled pick up time. Went to the office and they told me that because I was late they had nothing available for me. I was told they had over booked as well and that even if I showed up on time, there was a chance I wouldn’t get a car. I asked if there was anything available and the worker got on her phone and walked to the back. Came back and told me that they could get me a car only if I paid $700.00 cash. This would of been more than what I was quoted for online. I asked what kind of scam they were running and they told me to leave. I had more than enough money to pay, but the fact that they were trying to get more money out of me due to our situation does not sit well. Terrible customer service and experience. My recommendation is to look for local companies!Reviewed 12 Apr 2026
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2.0
Should pick up the car was unacceptably long. I used a different companyReviewed 12 Apr 2026
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10.0
Super easy pick up. Car was great, zero issues, would rent from them again. Drop off was just after they closed and they were nice enough to let me in still and return the vehicle. All and all, I'm very happy with my experience.Reviewed 11 Apr 2026
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10.0
Pick up and drop off was easy. Car was great on gas mileage.Reviewed 10 Apr 2026
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10.0
Good customer service Rental car in good condition Did not receive a receipt by emailReviewed 10 Apr 2026
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10.0
Just returning the car was a problem but it's OK nowReviewed 10 Apr 2026
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Free upgrade to 4x4 pickupReviewed 10 Apr 2026
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Pick up took almost an hourReviewed 10 Apr 2026
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The whole situationReviewed 10 Apr 2026
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10.0
They were very helpful and provided the information in detail. The car rental was enjoyable and exactly what I neededReviewed 9 Apr 2026
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