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Mini car
Mini
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Economy car
Economy
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Compact car
Compact
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Intermediate car
Intermediate
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Standard car
Standard
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Full-size car
Full-size
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Luxury car
Luxury
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People mover car
People mover
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Passenger van car
Passenger van
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SUV car
SUV
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Commercial
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Most popular car type

Mini

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.
  • Standard car hire from Avis in Cairns are around 13% 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?

    Mini (MG 3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type 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

Pros

" drop off easy."(in 779 reviews)
" and welcoming"(in 779 reviews)
"The and comfortable"(in 1902 reviews)

Cons

"Clerk said no ."(in 1799 reviews)
" was the worst."(in 163 reviews)
"The I’m filthy"(in 73 reviews)
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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2.0
No car available. Reservation canceled by Avis.Reviewed 9 Sept 2025
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2.0
I couldn’t get the car. The deposit stated in the reservation was 500 reais. The rental company demanded 5000 reais because it was my first time as a customer.Reviewed 9 Sept 2025
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10.0
Great service, friendly courteous.Reviewed 9 Sept 2025
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4.0
Unclear signage. Forced to pay more for a larger vehicle I didn't want.Reviewed 8 Sept 2025
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2.0
They did not have my paid reservation. It was a big problem!Reviewed 8 Sept 2025
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10.0
Easy pickup, easy drop off, great friendly service and always good vehicles!Reviewed 8 Sept 2025
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2.0
I was charged significantly more when turning in the car than the prepaid amount without any basis. It’s actually fraud.Reviewed 8 Sept 2025
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4.0
Long waiteReviewed 7 Sept 2025
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2.0
My wizard number was not attached properly by them. I’m a preferred client but they refused to give me my upgrade I’m entitled to. The car they gave me was horrible and did not feel very safe.Reviewed 7 Sept 2025
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Worst, tried to scam meReviewed 7 Sept 2025
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4.0
I felt lied to by the price...Reviewed 5 Sept 2025
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2.0
Horrible after a 3-hour flight I just wanted to get a car and get to my hotel to sleep mind you I landed at 1:15 am. Only one person is at the counter she is rude its a line of 9/10 people took over an hour and I was told that they didn't have the type of car I reservation for I would have to pay extra for an upgrade I refusedReviewed 4 Sept 2025
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