Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental at Cairns City?

It is not required to do so. However, you are able to purchase a range of protection packages and insurances to reduce your liability.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Cairns City

Cairns City

24h Return

Address

Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets, Cairns 4870, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Fri

08:00 - 15:00

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4.6

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4.6 stars from 58 reviews at Cairns City.

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Our services at Cairns City

Cairns car rental with SIXT

If you want to rent a car in Cairns, SIXT has a range of vehicles to meet your needs. Our range of car categories includes sedans, SUVs and compact cars. An SUV is perfect if you want to go camping in the mountains, or a premium sedan if you want to arrive at a special event in style. As if that isn’t enough, we also give customers the chance to choose add-ons such as GPS, child seats or an additional driver to improve your whole experience.

SIXT's location in Cairns

The SIXT Cairns branch is centrally located. If you’re using public transportation, take the Sunbus to the Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Our SIXT branch is just a four-minute walk away. When returning your Cairns car rental, you can park in the SIXT parking lot and drop the keys either at the counter or the key box.

Explore Cairns with your car rental

There are so many places you can check out in this part of Queensland, and your Cairns car rental can help you get to these places with ease. If you want a bit of an adventure, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway offers a great way to fly over the rainforest and get the best views. You can also check out Barron Falls and Rainforestation Nature Park if you would much rather be out and enjoy the best of nature. Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, on the other hand, is family-oriented and perfect for sightseeing with the kids.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6

4.6422596

Based on 58 reviews

from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

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Carl D.

5.0

Thanks very much Sixth Car & Truck Hire it was very comfortable hiring your vehicle I recommend it to anyone out there that’s looking to hire id also love to keep hiring from you guys in the near future I can say the vehicle are amazingly affordable & comfortable to drive & travel in thanks again sixth you have done a very great looking after your customers..!!

Alan N.

5.0

Sixt were courteous, helpful, and a delight to work with. There product was clean, spacious and reliable. Good job

Ashley R.

5.0

Very happy with the rental vehicle that we pre-booked prior to travel to Cairns. Pick-up and Drop-off was very easy. All together a great experience.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Cairns City. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at Cairns City

What's the minimum age to rent a car at Cairns City?

To rent a car with SIXT at Cairns City you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Cairns City through your manage booking section or through the app.

What documents do I need to rent a car at Cairns City?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Easily book a long-term rental at Cairns City by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

Check out our nearby locations to Cairns City

Check out one of our nearby branches to Cairns City where you’ll find the same great service and affordable rates.

Nearby Branches

Cairns Airport