Car Hire in Cairns - Getting to Cairns

The Cairns International Airport is a short ride from the city centre. It has flights to most major Pacific rim cities and transits to all international destinations are available through local travel agents. There are also domestic flights to all state capitals and the majority of regional centres.

The Cairns Marina is only one block from the city centre and is the departure point for Great Barrier Reef trips. From here you can join any number of tours taking you out into the reef itself, or hire your own boat and crew to take you back down the coast.

For those entering the region by car, it is recommended to travel in the dry season, from June to September, as roads may be impassable in the wet season. Highways are clearly marked but it is also advisable to always carry a map and mobile telephone and to make someone aware of your planned route and timetable.