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Simba Car Hire, Simba Cairns Branch Car Rental

Simba Car Hire 1000+ ratings, 10 reviews

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

9.6 / 10 Excellent

Simba Car Hire - Simba Cairns Branch Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

Telephone

+61740212777

Pick-up Instructions

The Simba Car Hire - Simba Cairns Branch car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Simba Car Hire - Simba Cairns Branch car rental by free shuttle bus.

To reduce waiting time and ensure a smoother vehicle collection process, please complete the Online Check-in before arriving at the airport. Online Check-in (Pre-Arrival): https://www.simbacarhire.com.au/online-check-in After arriving at the airport and collecting your luggage, please request the complimentary airport shuttle to the rental location. If you have internet access, please use the link below to request the shuttle: https://www.simbacarhire.com.au/cns-checkin If you do not have internet access, please contact us on +61 1300 303 941 or +61 488 860 446 to arrange shuttle pickup

Drop-off Instructions

To conclude your rental experience, please bring the vehicle back to our depot located at 432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD. We will then shuttle you back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:00 -18:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00
07:00 -20:00

Security Deposit

Deposit amounts depend on the vehicle category and can be paid via credit card pre-authorization.
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

21 - 85 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 18 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 3 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

If you are a local renter, you may be required to present a utility bill within 3 months for checking.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any Australian islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.
Additional insurance requirements and security bonds may apply.

Excess

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

AUD 5480

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.3 mi from Cairns Airport

Railway Stations

2.4 mi from Cairns Railway Station

3.2 mi from Freshwater

3.9 mi from Redlynch Railway Station

Hotels

0.6 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns

0.7 mi from Summer House Backpackers Cairns

0.7 mi from Nomads Cairns

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Map view of Simba Car Hire Store Location
coordinates: -16.895504865005 145.75511617931

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.6 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 3.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 2.2
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • Quintina Armstrong

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    The car rental company is small but very professional. They send high-resolution pictures of the car to your email, and the deposit is automatically refunded after returning the car.
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  • Gail Benjamin

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Very good! Excellent service.
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  • Elsa Camp

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Excellent
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  • Bart Den Boer

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    The car exceeded my expectations. A hybrid that seemed to use almost no gas!
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  • Quentin

    Cairns

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Terrible car provider, should be avoided! They provided us with a brand new car, which was nice. Unfortunately I scratched a bit the rim. In the contract, it's clearly written that a rim scratch is $195. They took our $500 bond and also took around $320 directly from my bank account w/o my consent. Pure scam.
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  • Bonny Gordon

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Outstanding service and car rentals
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  • Patrick

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Very satisfied, the process was simple and quick, and the team was friendly.
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  • Everley Burke

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    A great car rental experience.
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  • Nancy Leonard

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Quite suitable for the Cairns market.
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  • Alger Washington

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    The staff at the store were very nice, and both pickup and drop-off were highly efficient. Simba's local car rental service is reliable, affordable, and the vehicles are in great condition.
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What's the address of the rental location?

432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

What is the Telephone Number?

+61740212777

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Simba Car Hire - Simba Cairns Branch car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Simba Car Hire - Simba Cairns Branch car rental by free shuttle bus.

To reduce waiting time and ensure a smoother vehicle collection process, please complete the Online Check-in before arriving at the airport. Online Check-in (Pre-Arrival): https://www.simbacarhire.com.au/online-check-in After arriving at the airport and collecting your luggage, please request the complimentary airport shuttle to the rental location. If you have internet access, please use the link below to request the shuttle: https://www.simbacarhire.com.au/cns-checkin If you do not have internet access, please contact us on +61 1300 303 941 or +61 488 860 446 to arrange shuttle pickup

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

To conclude your rental experience, please bring the vehicle back to our depot located at 432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD. We will then shuttle you back to the airport.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

21 - 85 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 18 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 3 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

    The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

    If you are a local renter, you may be required to present a utility bill within 3 months for checking.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    1.3 mi from Cairns Airport

  • Railway Stations

    2.4 mi from Cairns Railway Station

    3.2 mi from Freshwater

    3.9 mi from Redlynch Railway Station

  • Hotels

    0.6 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns

    0.7 mi from Summer House Backpackers Cairns

    0.7 mi from Nomads Cairns

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