Budget Car Rental at Cairns International Airport

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PRICE
84 / 100
AVG. WAIT
19 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
91 / 100
DESK SERVICE
89 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
86 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
90 / 100
Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
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Information about renting a vehicle from Budget at Cairns International Airport

Travelers arriving at Cairns International Airport CNS have a wide selection of car rental companies at Cairns International Airport to make their choice of rental car from. Please remember to collect your luggage from the baggage claim area before proceeding.

Helpful information when renting a vehicle from Budget at Cairns International Airport

Additional drivers can be added to the rental agreement for an additional daily surcharge provided that they meet the requirements and are present at the time of rental. In Australia you should drive on the left hand side of the road.

Car Rental Options Available from Budget

Rental vehicles are available from the following manufacturers:
  • Holden
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Mitsubishi
  • Toyota
Budget provides a selection of 11 different vehicles to rent at Cairns International Airport from 5 manufacturers including Holden Commodore, Holden Commodore Estate, Holden Spark, Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Elantra + 6 more. Petrol and Hybrid vehicles are available to rent. Fuel policy options available include:
  • Fuel: Pick up and return full
10 automatic car models and 1 manual transmission car model are available. Budget offers 11 vehicles with air conditioning.

Types of Vehicles to Rent from Budget at Cairns International Airport

The following vehicle groups are available to rent at Cairns International Airport are: Fullsize, Estate, Economy, Standard, Intermediate, Minivan and SUV. Vehicles are available with 5 and 8 passenger capacities. Vehicles with 3, 4 and 5 doors are available. Travelling with luggage? Budget has vehicles with luggage carrying capacity from 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pieces of luggage.

Budget Additional Options Available at Cairns International Airport.

The following additional equipment can also be rented with a vehicle from Budget:
  • Booster seat
  • Child toddler seat
  • GPS
  • Infant child seat

Budget Payment Options at Cairns International Airport

Rental cars can be paid for using the following types of payment card:
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Returning a rented Budget vehicle at Cairns International Airport

Please follow the instructions received from Budget when it is time to return the rental car. Make sure to remove your personal possessions from the vehicle before dropping off the key.

How to Contact Budget at Cairns International Airport

For more information please contact Budget on 07 4033 9777.

Budget Locations Nearby

Budget also has 3 locations nearby, including:
  • Cairns Airport - Domestic Terminal (0.2KM)
  • Cairns - Downtown (5.7KM)
  • Palm Cove Town Qld (16.9KM)

Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at Cairns?

Map of Budget office at Cairns International Airport

Map

Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.

Rental Desk Address:
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns Qld, 4870, QLD, Queensland
tel:07 4033 9777

What time is Budget open at Cairns International Airport?

DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 07:00 23:59
Tuesday 07:00 23:59
Wednesday 07:00 23:59
Thursday 07:00 23:59
Friday 07:00 23:59
Saturday 07:00 23:59
Sunday 07:00 23:59

Which rental cars does Budget supply for hire at Cairns International Airport?

The rental cars available from Budget at Cairns International Airport are:

Holden Commodore

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Car Rental
5
5

Holden Commodore Estate

Estate
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Estate Car Rental
5
5

Holden Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Holden Spark Car Rental
2
5

Hyundai Accent

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Accent Car Rental
2
5

Hyundai Elantra

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai i30

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai i30 Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai Kona

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Kona Car Rental
3
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Nissan X-Trail

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Nissan X-Trail Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Hybrid Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
2
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

What are Budget's cheapest hire cars at Cairns International Airport?

Budget's cheapest hire cars available at Cairns International Airport(per category) are:

Holden Commodore Estate

Estate
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Estate Car Rental
5
5

Holden Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Holden Spark Car Rental
2
5

Hyundai Elantra

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai i30

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai i30 Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai Kona

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Kona Car Rental
3
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

What hybrid car rentals does Budget offer at Cairns International Airport?

Budget offer the following hybrid cars:

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Hybrid Car Rental
5
5

Which mini-vans does Budget rent at Cairns International Airport?

Budget rents the following minivans at Cairns International Airport:

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Which automatic cars does Budget provide at Cairns International Airport?

The following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Budget at Cairns International Airport:

Holden Commodore

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Car Rental
5
5

Holden Commodore Estate

Estate
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Estate Car Rental
5
5

Hyundai Accent

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Accent Car Rental
2
5

Hyundai Elantra

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai i30

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai i30 Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai Kona

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Kona Car Rental
3
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Nissan X-Trail

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Nissan X-Trail Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Hybrid Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
2
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

Which manual/stick-shift cars does Budget offer for rental at Cairns International Airport?

The following manual/stick-shift vehicles are available to rent from Budget at Cairns International Airport:

Holden Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Holden Spark Car Rental
2
5

What petrol cars does Budget offer for rental at Cairns International Airport?

The following petrol cars are available to rent from Budget at Cairns International Airport:

Holden Commodore

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Car Rental
5
5

Holden Commodore Estate

Estate
Car Rental Offers
Holden Commodore Estate Car Rental
5
5

Holden Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Holden Spark Car Rental
2
5

Hyundai Elantra

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Hyundai i30

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai i30 Car Rental
4
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

Nearby Budget Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

0.15
KM
Cairns Airport - Domestic Terminal
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns - Airport, Cairns, 4870, Qld, Queensland
5.69
KM
Cairns - Downtown
Cairns Square Corner Shield & Abbott Street, Cairns, 4870, Qld, Queensland
16.91
KM
Palm Cove Town Qld
The Reef House Resort, Palm Cove Qld, 4879, Xx, Queensland

Budget Car Rental at Cairns: Popular Questions

Where are the closest Budget car rental locations outside Cairns International Airport?
The nearest Budget car rental locations outside Cairns International Airport can be found at:
  • Cairns Airport - Domestic Terminal (Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns - Airport, Cairns, 4870, Qld, Queensland) 0.15 KM away.
  • Cairns - Downtown (Cairns Square Corner Shield & Abbott Street, Cairns, 4870, Qld, Queensland) 5.69 KM away.
  • Palm Cove Town Qld (The Reef House Resort, Palm Cove Qld, 4879, Xx, Queensland) 16.91 KM away.
What time is Budget open at Cairns International Airport?
Budget at Cairns International Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 07:00 until 23:59, Tuesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Wednesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Thursday from 07:00 until 23:59, Friday from 07:00 until 23:59, Saturday from 07:00 until 23:59, Sunday from 07:00 until 23:59
Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at Cairns International Airport?
Budget rental desk is located at Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns Qld, 4870, QLD, Queensland. Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
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