{"id":5429,"date":"2024-12-01T23:09:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T23:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/?p=5429"},"modified":"2026-03-18T22:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:50:08","slug":"6-reasons-to-rent-a-car-at-cairns-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/travel\/6-reasons-to-rent-a-car-at-cairns-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons to Rent a Car at Cairns Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you keen to spend as much time sightseeing in Cairns<\/a> as possible? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before taking off on a road trip, consider flying to Cairns airport, then picking up a car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most providers are in the terminal, making car hire a convenient way to travel \u2013 all you have to do is pick up your bags, then head for the rental desks. You\u2019ll be on the road in a jiffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLY NON-STOP FROM 19 DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cairns airport<\/a> is the seventh busiest in Australia. More than 2,500 travellers pass through every week and there are non-stop flights to 19 domestic and international destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queensland is particularly well connected, with direct routes from Cairns to Brisbane<\/a>, the Gold Coast<\/a>, Airlie Beach, Mackay, Townsville<\/a> and Toowoomba. If you\u2019re travelling from interstate, jump on a plane in Sydney<\/a>, Melbourne<\/a>, Adelaide<\/a>, Canberra, Darwin <\/a>or Newcastle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International destinations with a direct link to Cairns Airport include Auckland, Bali, Port Moresby, Osaka and Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SPEND MORE TIME IN CAIRNS  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cairns, being located in Far North Queensland, is a long way from Australia\u2019s major cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an 18-hour drive from Brisbane, a 27-hour drive from Sydney and a 31-hour drive from Melbourne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re keen to spend some time behind the wheel, then you could make Cairns your final destination on an epic road trip. You might take 10 days driving along the incredible Savannah Way from Broome<\/a>, or spend four magical days cruising up from Brisbane<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you\u2019re only visiting for a few days, then flying is much faster. Cairns is two hours and 15 minutes by air from Brisbane, three hours from Sydney, and three hours and 25 minutes from Melbourne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

START YOUR HOLIDAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most rental providers at Cairns Airport are in the arrivals hall, just a minute\u2019s walk from the luggage carousel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, there\u2019s no need to lug your heavy bags to the taxi stand, shuttle bus or ride share area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIXT is easy to find. Look out for our bright orange signs, just 100 metres east of arrivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our staff will make sure everything\u2019s in order with your booking, answer any questions you have, and hand you your keys within minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND THE PERFECT RENTAL VEHICLE FOR CAIRNS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given that Cairns Airport is such a popular destination, there\u2019s plenty of choice when it comes to rental vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIXT offers a variety of high-quality rental cars at affordable prices \u2013 from budget-friendly midsize sedans and comfortable SUVs to tough 4WDS and handy utes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TAILOR YOUR CAR RENTAL EXPERIENCE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No two drivers are the same. What you need to make your car rental perfect is probably different to what the next person needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Cairns Airport, you can customise your car rental to meet your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every SIXT vehicle comes with a variety of optional add-ons. Travelling with kids? Add a car seat or two, to ensure they\u2019re comfortable or safe. Don\u2019t want the stress of finding a petrol station on your way back to the airport? Book pre-paid fuel. Keen to get to out-of-the-way places without getting lost? Let us fix you up with a GPS unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO IN AND AROUND CAIRNS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cairns is the gateway to some of Australia\u2019s most beautiful places \u2013 from the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stunning swimming beaches<\/a>, great road trips<\/a> and unexpected experiences<\/a> are all on offer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a car rental, you can see it all, while travelling at your own pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more information about hiring a vehicle at Cairns Airport? Visit our comprehensive guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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