Additional information

Your way to SIXT

SIXT offers two rental desks at Cairns Airport. There is one in the arrivals hall of T1 (the international terminal), and another in the arrivals hall of T2 (the domestic terminal).



By Car

If you're arriving by car, drive into Cairns Airport via Captain Cook Highway (National Highway 1) and look for the sign posts to the rental car park.



With public transportation

We recommend taxis or Excellence Coaches that offer a shuttle bus to/from Port Douglas, Cairns CBD and Northern Beaches.



SIXT Parking

You will find our SIXT parking in the car rental car park at T1 and T2.



Return information

Please park your vehicle in SIXT allocated parking in T1 or T2 car rental returns car park. After parking take your keys to the SIXT counter.



Different Address for Returning the Vehicle

Terminal building, Cairns
Cairns



Coordinates

-16.875318527222, 145.7526550293

Outside opening hours

SIXT Cairns Airport has return key boxes inside Terminals T1 and T2.

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Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport CAR RENTAL

location address

Terminal building, Cairns, 4870 Cairns

GDS-Code: CNS

opening hours

24-hour return
MO - FR:

07:30 - 20:00

SA - SU:

07:30 - 17:30

Public holidays:

07:30 - 20:00

How to find us Outside opening hours

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Nearby Locations

Other SIXT branches in the vicinity of Cairns Airport

Cairns Airport car hire

SIXT offers two rental desks at Cairns Airport. There is one in the arrivals hall of T1 (the international terminal), and another in the arrivals hall of T2 (the domestic terminal). Just look for our SIXT orange signage.

SIXT Cairns Airport features:

  • A handy on-terminal airport location
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Vast range of rental vehicles
Cairns Airport car hire
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Things to see and do with a car rental in Cairns

Things to see and do with a car rental in Cairns

Cairns offers an array of relaxing activities and gorgeous scenery both in town and throughout the northern Queensland region.

In town, the esplanade and lagoon are popular spots – especially on a hot and sunny Cairns day. The botanic gardens offer a lush city escape, and Muddy’s Playground is a must if you have kids in tow. You can even book a ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a stunning trip that passes by waterfalls and incredible rainforest landscapes.

The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef

Of course, the coastline offers its own collection of attractions. The Great Barrier Reef is always worth a visit, whether you fly over it on a scenic flight, travel across the waves by boat, or dip beneath the water with a snorkel and flippers. Or, make your way along the coast to enjoy beaches, small towns (like Palm Cove & Port Douglas) and incredible scenery at every turn. 

Note that you are not permitted to drive your SIXT rental to Cooktown via the coast road, although you can take the inland route.