Car hire Cairns
Looking for car hire in Cairns? 1300 Meteor Rentals operates a local hire depot in Portsmith providing rental vehicles for visitors, locals and businesses. We supply cars, utes, trucks, minibuses and trailers across Cairns, the CBD, airport area and surrounding suburbs.
Our Cairns location is easy to reach from the city and airport, making pick-up and drop-off straightforward for short term hire, moving house or temporary transport. If you’re flying in, ask us about airport pickup options when you book.
Quick contact
Phone (Cairns): (07) 4035 7900
Calling from out of town: 1300 638 367 (Option 2)
Address and opening hours
48 Comport Street, Portsmith QLD 4870
- Mon to Fri: 7:30am to 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Sun: 8:00am to 1:00pm
We recommend booking ahead during peak travel seasons in Cairns, especially school holidays and winter visitor periods.
Closed on public holidays (except Easter Saturday).
Book your Cairns rental vehicle
You can check availability and book online using the form below. Select your dates and vehicle type to see available hire vehicles from our Cairns location.
Vehicles available in Cairns
Choose a vehicle type below to view available hire vehicles for car hire in Cairns.
Airport pickup
If you’re arriving by air, ask about airport pickup options when booking your Cairns rental vehicle.
What you should know before you hire
- Minimum age is 21.
- A bond applies ($1,000 for 4WDs and $250 for other vehicle types) via pre-authorisation on an accepted card.
- Some vehicle types have limits on where they can be driven (including beach and off-sealed-road restrictions for certain vehicles).
For full details, read: Rental information and Terms and conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How old do I need to be to rent a vehicle?
The minimum age is 21. Additional driver fees and young driver conditions can apply depending on licence type and vehicle category.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation fees can apply, including for late cancellations and no-shows. Please check the rental information page for the details.
Is loss and damage cover included?
Standard loss and damage cover is included, and liability applies depending on vehicle type, driver and circumstances. Details are explained in rental information and terms and conditions.
Driving in Queensland
If you’re visiting Queensland, it helps to review local road rules and conditions. Queensland Transport’s guide “Your keys to driving in Queensland” can be downloaded here:
Your keys to driving in Queensland
Hiring a vehicle in Cairns
Vehicles can be collected directly from our Cairns depot or booked online in advance. Customers use our Cairns rentals for holidays, business travel, replacement vehicles and moving house. Booking ahead is recommended during peak travel periods.
About 1300 Meteor Rentals
We’re a long-standing family company (incorporated in 1970), with transport and motor body building background, and vehicle hire since 1982.
Notes
Rates, conditions and vehicle availability can vary between locations and may change. If the vehicle type requested is not available, a similar vehicle may be supplied.
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