Cairns Airport is located just 15 minutes away from the city centre. Embarking on the Great Tropical Drive in your rental car is the perfect way to discover some of Australia’s best-known attractions. Drive along 14 discovery trails and visit sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Mission Beach, Hinchinbrook Island, and Undara Lava.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Cairns Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Cairns Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Cairns Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Cairns Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I rent a car at Cairns Airport with Zest Car Rental?
Don’t miss Cairns Tropical Zoo for an opportunity to interact with the animals. You can feed and cuddle koalas, pole feed the crocodiles, or even hold alligators!
Head out on the Kuranda Scenic Rail journey. The expedition lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and takes you to the heart of Kuranda, a village set in the rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled as you travel through Barron Gorge and marvel at the spectacular scenery.
Explore Western Australia with Zest Car Rental!
Explore the huge diversity of flora and fauna of Daintree Rainforest. It is best discovered via one of many hiking trails. Be sure to take in Mossman Gorge on your travels, a gorgeous freshwater gorge. Alternatively, head out on a crocodile spotting tour on the Daintree River.
Travel to Port Douglas and sample some of the delicious local seafood. Carry on along the coast and journey towards Cape Tribulation where you can laze on one of its deserted beaches.
Take a boat trip or get your diving gear on and discover the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. The world's largest coral reef, it contains an abundance of marine life and comprises over 3,000 individual reef systems, coral cays, and hundreds of picturesque tropical islands edged with golden sand beaches. You can also visit Green Island where you’ll find a spa resort, restaurants, and shops.
Discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770, Cooktown remains one of the most historically significant towns in Australia. It’s un-commercialised and truly beautiful. Visit the James Cook Museum and see what Captain Cook left behind when HM Bark Endeavour (AKA HMS Endeavour) hit the reef. Don’t forget to climb Grassy Hill for some fantastic panoramic views too.
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