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Budget, Cairns Airport Car Rental

Budget 2000+ ratings, 11 reviews

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

8.9 / 10 Very good

Budget - Cairns Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns Qld, 4870, AUSTRALIA

Telephone

+611300362848

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Cairns Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Cairns Airport car rental.

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.

Drop-off Instructions

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
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07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (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 issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 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 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.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original Driver's License in Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Local Renter Requirements If you live within 100 km of the rental location and your booking is not linked to a corporate or insurance account, extra verification is required. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit will apply: $1,000 standard, or

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

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula
Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island
Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Mitsubishi Mirage G4,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Mitsubishi Mirage G4,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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 Summer House Backpackers Cairns

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Map view of Budget Store Location
coordinates: -16.8732 145.75548

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.9 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 3.6
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 4.1
  • Spaciousness: 3.3
  • Counter staff: 4.0
  • Pick-up location: 3.6
  • Drop-off location: 4.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • Asbira

    Cairns

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    We are very happy with the car, just that it has limited boot space for luggages
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  • Anonymous

    Cairns

    8.7 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Partly my fault process long as I went to eurocar instead budget, so waited in line twice. I misunderstood position of car in Carpark. I spent half an hour with sore feet ( new shoes) spitting rain before finding car parked in avis.
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  • D.Lewis

    Cairns

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    I booked a medium SUV - Mitsubishi ASX or similar - and received a Holden CHR which is a small SUV. For the price I paid I feel I didn’t get value for money. The CHR didn’t even fit 2 large suitcases in the boot, which was a key consideration of my purchase. The CHR also had dents on the passenger side. Apart from that the car was clean on the inside, fairly new and easy to drive. The customer service was good, even though we noticed an available Mitsubishi ASX sitting in the Budget carpark.
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  • S.Clifford

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Great car, roomy with all our luggage and luxurious. Highlight though staff at Cairns and Proserpine who were superb, helpful, friendly and a credit.
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  • Jo

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Customer service was excellent, process was easy and smooth and car was perfect for our needs.
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  • Phil Adela

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    The gentleman who attended to us was very courteous and friendly. We made a reservation and got the car on the spot. Very convenient.
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  • Levi Tyler

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    The basic insurance was initially said to be over 1000 AUD, but it turned out to be over 2800 AUD. They told us that for any accident, they would deduct more than 2800 AUD, so we reluctantly paid an extra 34 AUD per day for insurance. As a result, the rental fee almost doubled. The service quality of international car rental companies is generally average; it's often difficult to reach them by phone.
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  • Eileen Doherty

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Located within the airport, easy to find, the car rental process is very efficient. Great service!
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  • Arlene Christopher

    Cairns

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

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  • Betty Roosevelt

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Not bad
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  • Bridget Moll

    Cairns

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Satisfied, refunded money for early return.
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  • Valentine Johnston(e)

    Cairns

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Friendly attitude; they helped call someone to install the child seat.
    Read More >

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What's the address of the rental location?

Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns Qld, 4870, AUSTRALIA

What is the Telephone Number?

+611300362848

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

The Budget - Cairns Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Cairns Airport car rental.

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.

How to Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: Located in the T2 Domestic terminal. The International desk is currently closed, customers should proceed to the domestic terminal. CARS: Across the road from the Domestic terminal, 50m from terminal. RETURNS: Follow signs for car rental returns Domestic: Take the slip road on the right of Mick Borzi Drive. International: Take the slip road on the right of Beaufort St. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.

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

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

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

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

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.

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

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.

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

    Original Driver's License in Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

    Local Renter Requirements If you live within 100 km of the rental location and your booking is not linked to a corporate or insurance account, extra verification is required. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit will apply: $1,000 standard, or

  • 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

    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 Summer House Backpackers Cairns

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