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How can I pay for my rental car?
Payment for a rental car should preferably be made by credit card. It is possible to pay by debit card, however at the rental counter you will need a credit card issued to the main driver in order to secure the deposit for your rental car.
Who is allowed to drive the rental car and what are the conditions?
A rental car can be driven by a main driver, that is the person registered in the booking. Additional drivers may be added to the reservation at extra fee. The main and additional drivers are to present a valid driving license, which they have been in possession of for at least one year (please refer to the rental conditions), and a valid identity card/passport. Additionally, the main driver is to present a valid credit card issued in their name.
Do I have to pick up and return the car at any time? What happens if I am late for pick-up?
We recommend that you pick up the car at the agreed time as the availability of the car cannot be guaranteed in case of a delay. As a rule, local suppliers keep vehicles available up to 30 or 60 minutes after the agreed time. If a delay is inevitable, please contact the rental agency (you will find their contact details on the voucher).
What documents are required to pick up the vehicle?
When picking up the vehicle, the main driver is to present the following documents: the printed voucher, their identity card or passport; their driving's license and their valid credit card.
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Cairns Airport is one of Australia’s leading regional and international airports, serving over 3 million passengers a year to a great number of areas domestically and East and Southeast Asia. Its prime location next to the hulking marvel, the Great Barrier Reef, makes it a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists alike. HAPPYCAR offers various attractive options for a Cairns airport car hire so that wherever you decide to go, your stay in Australia is stress-free from day one. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals to make your money go further on a rental car that fits your specific vacation needs. You have the option of choosing the size, pick up location and type of insurance so you can pick what works best for you.

Inside Cairns Airport

Cairns airport goes back to 1928, and was steadily expanded for military purposes before the first international service was commenced in 1975, in the directions of Papua New Guinea. Form the 1980's onward a number of developments ensued in light of burgeoning passenger demands, and today the airport has two separate passenger terminals with steadily increasing passenger numbers.

Cairns airport features a number of facilities and amenities for the passenger to enjoy, including a range of eating and shopping options.

Taking a car hire from Cairns Airport

The location of the airport, located just 6 kilometers east of downtown Cairns, means that you can immediately take advantage of the excellent road network with a car rental Cairns airport and through into Australia, a dazzlingly diverse country that features stunning scenery and multicultural melting-pot cities. Driving in Australia is mandatory as the distances can be great and as parking charges are high around the airport, taking a car hire Cairns airport is widely seen as a sound and more affordable option, even for locals.

The city of Cairns is a particular favorite for tourists thanks to its easy accessibility to the stunning Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral formation in the world, but it is also a sport enthusiast’s paradise with plenty of opportunities for windsurfing, mountain biking or diving.

You can also easily access roads that lead into the rest of Australia and on to all the major cities in the area, such as relaxing Brisbane, found at the end of a long but rewarding coastal drive, with a speed, convenience and personal freedom that public transportation just can’t beat. There is so much to see in this part of the world, and a car hire Cairns airport can make this journey a reality.