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 in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master
Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.
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.
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
To be updated
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
USD 4400 for Volkswagen Golf,Geely Gx3 Pro,Seat Ibiza,Toyota Camry,
USD 5000 for Nissan Qashqai,Audi A3,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Bmw 1 Series,
AUD 5700 for Ds Ds7,
AUD 5200 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Geely Gx3 Pro,Seat Ibiza,Grande Panda Hybrid,Toyota Camry,Toyota Camry,Audi A3,Toyota Corolla,Bmw 1 Series,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Picanto,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Volkswagen Tiguan,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Ds Ds7,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,
AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,Citroen Spacetourer 9 Seats,
AUD 1650 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Geely Gx3 Pro,Grande Panda Hybrid,Volkswagen T-cross At,Toyota Camry,Toyota Camry,Audi A3,Toyota Corolla,Bmw 1 Series,Nissan Qashqai,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,
AUD 2200 for Ds Ds7,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Kia Sedona,Skoda Kodiaq,Kia Carnival,Volkswagen Tiguan,Volvo Xc40,Mystery Car,
AUD 3300 for Byd Atto 3,Cubic Metre Van,Iveco Daily,Volvo Xc60,Tesla Model 3,Citroen Spacetourer 9 Seats,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5200 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Geely Gx3 Pro,Seat Ibiza,Grande Panda Hybrid,Toyota Camry,Toyota Camry,Audi A3,Toyota Corolla,Bmw 1 Series,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Picanto,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Volkswagen Tiguan,Mystery Car,
AUD 5700 for Ds Ds7,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,
AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,Citroen Spacetourer 9 Seats,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5700 for Ds Ds7,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc40,
AUD 6200 for Ford Focus,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,Citroen Spacetourer 9 Seats,
AUD 5200-6200 for other car models.
AUD 5200 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Geely Gx3 Pro,Seat Ibiza,Grande Panda Hybrid,Toyota Camry,Toyota Camry,Audi A3,Toyota Corolla,Bmw 1 Series,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Picanto,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Volkswagen Tiguan,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Geely Gx3 Pro,Grande Panda Hybrid,Volkswagen T-cross At,Toyota Camry,Toyota Camry,Audi A3,Toyota Corolla,Bmw 1 Series,Nissan Qashqai,E Class,Corolla Sedan Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,
AUD 0 for Ds Ds7,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Kia Sedona,Skoda Kodiaq,Kia Carnival,Volkswagen Tiguan,Volvo Xc40,Mystery Car,
AUD 0 for Byd Atto 3,Cubic Metre Van,Iveco Daily,Volvo Xc60,Tesla Model 3,Citroen Spacetourer 9 Seats,
Full to Full
Airports
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
Railway Stations
3.1 mi from Freshwater
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
4 mi from Redlynch 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: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
D.Lloyd
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Dave Winifred
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Elsa Camp
Cairns
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 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.
If you are a local renter, you may be required to present a utility bill within 3 months for checking.
Full driver's license issued in Australia
To be updated
0.5 mi from Cairns Airport
3.1 mi from Freshwater
3.8 mi from Cairns Railway Station
4 mi from Redlynch Railway Station
2.1 mi from The Lakes Resort Cairns
2.1 mi from Park Royal
2.2 mi from Nomads Cairns
