Alamo 500+ ratings, 4 reviews
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental.
Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 | 07:00 -23:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 per day approximately.
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 1 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.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in Australia
To be updated
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
USD 4400 for Citroen C4 X,Hyundai Grand I10,Renault Kwid,Skoda Octavia,
USD 5000 for Kia Sportage,Skoda Octavia,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Fiat Pulse,
AUD 5700 for Chevrolet Captiva,
AUD 5200 for Citroen C4 X,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Hyundai Grand I10,Renault Kwid,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Fiat Pulse,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid O Similar,Kia Sportage,Kia Rio,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Volkswagen Virtus,Aaa Aaa,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Chevrolet Captiva,Mercedes Classe V,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,
AUD 6200 for Bmw X1,Audi Q5 Or Similar Or Similar,4x4 Winter Tyres,12 Seat Bus,
AUD 1650 for Citroen C4 X,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Hyundai Grand I10,Toyota Yaris Cross,Hyundai Creta,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Fiat Pulse,Kia Sportage,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Volkswagen Virtus,
AUD 2200 for Chevrolet Captiva,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid O Similar,Chrysler Voyager,Skoda Kodiaq,Mercedes Classe V,Aaa Aaa,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,Mystery Car,
AUD 3300 for Peugeot E-2008,Toyota Hiace,Cubic Metre Van,4x4 Winter Tyres,Tesla Model 3,12 Seat Bus,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5200 for Citroen C4 X,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Hyundai Grand I10,Renault Kwid,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Fiat Pulse,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid O Similar,Kia Sportage,Kia Rio,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Volkswagen Virtus,Aaa Aaa,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Chevrolet Captiva,Mercedes Classe V,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,
AUD 6200 for Bmw X1,Audi Q5 Or Similar Or Similar,4x4 Winter Tyres,12 Seat Bus,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5700 for Chevrolet Captiva,Mercedes Classe V,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,
AUD 6200 for Bmw X1,Audi Q5 Or Similar Or Similar,4x4 Winter Tyres,12 Seat Bus,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Citroen C4 X,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Hyundai Grand I10,Renault Kwid,Toyota Yaris Cross,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Fiat Pulse,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid O Similar,Kia Sportage,Kia Rio,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Volkswagen Virtus,Aaa Aaa,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Citroen C4 X,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Hyundai Grand I10,Toyota Yaris Cross,Hyundai Creta,Toyota Camry,Skoda Octavia,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla,Fiat Pulse,Kia Sportage,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Volkswagen Virtus,
AUD 0 for Chevrolet Captiva,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid O Similar,Chrysler Voyager,Skoda Kodiaq,Mercedes Classe V,Aaa Aaa,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Peugeot E-2008,Toyota Hiace,Cubic Metre Van,4x4 Winter Tyres,Tesla Model 3,12 Seat Bus,
Full to Full
Airports
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
Railway Stations
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
Hotels
2.1 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns
2.1 mi from Park Royal
2.2 mi from Nomads Cairns
Total points： 9.6 / 10 Excellent
M.Wilkinson
Cairns
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, March 22, 2026
D.Lloyd
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Dave Winifred
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Elsa Camp
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 22, 2026
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The Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Alamo - Cairns International Airport car rental.
Domestic Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns Domestic Arrivals T2 Terminal, proceed to the Rental counter located opposite the baggage carousels to arrange your rental agreement. International Airport Upon arrival at the Cairns International Arrivals T1 Terminal, exit the terminal building, turn right following the footpath towards the end of the terminal building, and continue following the signs to the T2 terminal. Enter the T2 building and proceed to the Rental car rental counter opposite the baggage carousel area.
21 - 85 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 25.85 per day approximately.
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 1 year(s).
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.
Full driver's license issued in Australia
To be updated
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
2.1 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns
2.1 mi from Park Royal
2.2 mi from Nomads Cairns
