Car Hire Cairns Airport 
Drive Your Way, The Simba Way

Yes, unlimited kilometres are included for most vehicles. Exceptions apply for UTEs, commercial vans, and vehicles with 8 or more seats.

Yes, Simba Car Hire offers flexible one-way rentals from Cairns Airport to major cities such as Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Simply select your preferred drop-off location during the booking process, and any applicable one-way fees will be displayed upfront.

Yes. Simba Car Hire welcomes drivers aged 21–24 with a young driver surcharge and a slightly higher security bond. All charges are clearly displayed during booking.

At Cairns Airport, Simba Car Hire provides a diverse fleet of rental vehicles to match every type of traveller. Choose from compact cars, sedans, SUVs, and people movers—ideal for solo explorers, couples, families, or group road trips across Far North Queensland. Whether you’re planning a coastal escape or an inland adventure, we have the right vehicle to suit your needs and budget.

Car hire rates vary based on vehicle type, travel dates, and rental duration. Use our online booking tool to get a real-time, transparent quote.

If your rental car is involved in an accident caused by a third party, the hirer is responsible for collecting all relevant details, including the names, contact information, vehicle registration numbers, and insurance details of those involved. If applicable, gather witness statements and request a police report to support your claim. Your financial responsibility is limited to the excess amount outlined in your rental agreement, which depends on the selected coverage option — Basic, Everyday, or Premium. Please note: Under Basic and Everyday Cover, in addition to the excess, you may be charged: • A Claims Management Fee of $195 for administrative processing • An Immobilisation Fee, calculated as the daily hire rate × number of days the vehicle is off-road due to damage or repair These extra charges do not apply under Premium Cover, unless excluded under specific terms of the agreement.

The security deposit is typically released within 3 to 10 business days after your rental ends. This timeframe allows us to process any pending toll charges from your trip. Once the final review is complete, a detailed invoice will be emailed to you for your records.

Yes, a refundable security bond is required at pickup. The minimum bond is AUD $500, which is charged (not held) to the debit or credit card provided. For local first-time hirers, the minimum bond increases to $1,000. For interstate bookings, a minimum of $750 applies

Simba Car Hire is known for offering some of the cheapest car hire options at Melbourne Airport, without compromising on quality or service. The final cost depends on your vehicle choice, rental period, and any optional extras, such as GPS or child seats. Our online booking tool provides real-time, transparent pricing with no hidden fees—so you know exactly what you're paying for upfront. Whether you're after a cheap weekend rental or a longer road trip solution, we’ve got flexible options to suit your budget.

Yes, Simba Car Hire proudly offers a Price Beat Guarantee at Melbourne Airport. If you find a lower publicly available rate for the same vehicle type, rental period, and location, just share the official quote with us — we’ll beat it by 5%. This ensures you get the best deal without compromising on quality or service. Terms & Conditions apply.

No, the credit or debit card used for payment must be in the name of the main driver listed on the rental agreement. For security and insurance purposes, Simba Car Hire does not accept third-party cards. If another person wishes to pay, they must be listed as the primary renter and meet all rental requirements, including age, license, and ID verification.

Absolutely. We offer one-way rentals to and from major cities like Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Cairns. Any applicable relocation fee will be shown before checkout.

You’ll need to present: A physical driver’s license A valid passport (for international renters) An International Driver’s Permit if the license is not in English For local first-time hirers: one additional ID showing the same address as your license

To hire a car with Simba at Adelaide Airport, the minimum age is 21 years. Drivers aged 21 to 24 are welcome, though a young driver surcharge applies.

A valid credit or debit card in the name of the main driver is required to process the security bond. Prepaid cards are not accepted.

Yes. GPS units are available as an add-on during checkout. All vehicles also support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, allowing you to use your smartphone’s navigation via Bluetooth or USB.

Yes. After-hours returns are accepted at our Adelaide Airport depot. You’ll receive instructions at pick-up, including where to leave the keys and vehicle.

Our Adelaide Airport depot is located just 5 minutes away. The free shuttle ensures you're picked up and dropped off quickly without delays.

The cost to hire a car from Adelaide Airport with Simba Car Hire varies depending on the vehicle type, rental duration, and seasonal demand. While prices often start from around $21 per day, the best way to get an accurate rate is to use our online booking tool, which shows real-time pricing, current deals, and available vehicles.

Yes, unlimited kilometres are included with most vehicles. Please note this excludes UTEs, commercial vans, and 8+ seater vans.

Yes, after-hours return is available at our Brisbane Airport location. Instructions will be provided when you collect your vehicle.

Our Brisbane Airport rentals start from just $21/day, depending on the vehicle type, rental duration, and seasonal demand. We offer a price beat guarantee to ensure you always get the best deal.

Customers must bring their physical driver’s license, passport, and an International Driver’s Permit (if the license is not in English). Local first-time hirers must also present an additional form of ID that matches the address on their license.

Simba Car Hire offers some of the cheapest car hire rates at Brisbane Airport, Australia, with flexible bookings, unlimited kilometres (on most vehicles), and transparent pricing.

Yes, we welcome drivers aged 21 to 24. A young driver surcharge applies, and the security bond may differ, but all fees are clearly outlined at the time of booking.

Yes, GPS units are available as an optional add-on during the booking process. You can easily include it when reserving your vehicle online or request one at the counter (subject to availability). GPS is a great option for visitors exploring Brisbane and surrounding regions without relying on mobile data.

Absolutely. You can pick up your rental in Brisbane and return it in Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide, Melbourne, or other selected cities. One-way fees apply and are shown at checkout.

Yes, most vehicles include unlimited kilometres, allowing you to explore freely. Please note that UTEs, commercial vans, and 8+ seater vehicles are excluded from this policy.

Domestic Terminal: It takes 10-12minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive at the Priority Pick up Area C. International Airport: It takes 10-17minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive at the Ride Share Area.

Transporting the vehicle via ferry or ship is not allowed without written permission, except on public ferries listed in the rental agreement. Even with permission, the hirer is fully responsible for any damage, and such damage is not covered by Additional Damage Protection (Premium Cover or otherwise).

If the refund hasn’t been received, we recommend checking with your bank, as processing times may vary depending on the financial institution.

Customers must bring their physical driver’s license, passport, and an International Driver’s Permit (if the license is not in English). Local first-time hirers must also present an additional form of ID that matches the address on their license.

An IDP is not necessary if the driver’s license is already in English.

Please allow 3–10 business days for the security deposit to be processed as we await any toll charges from your trip. An invoice copy will be sent to your email once processing is complete.

Simba Car Hire offers unbeatable daily rates at Sydney Airport—starting from just $21 to $50 per day, depending on season and availability. To unlock our best deals, visit our website and enter your pick‑up location and travel dates.

All Vehicles support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that allows you to use your smartphone GPS.

We are located at 251 Coward St. Mascot. We are open from Monday to Sunday from 7AM to 6PM.

Snow areas are considered restricted, specifically areas above the snow line where snow chains are required. Driving in these areas is only permitted if a Snow Pass is purchased.

The hirer must collect full details of all parties involved (names, contact information, vehicle registrations, and insurance details), as well as any witnesses and a police report where applicable. The hirer’s liability is limited to the excess specified in the rental agreement, depending on the level of cover (Basic, Everyday, or Premium). Please note: For Basic and Everyday Cover, in addition to the excess, the hirer will also be liable for: A Claims Management Fee of $195, covering administrative and processing costs. An Immobilisation Fee, calculated as the daily hire charge multiplied by the number of days the vehicle is unavailable for hire due to damage or repairs. These additional fees do not apply under Premium Cover unless excluded under specific terms.

We do not provide snow chains or the Snow Pass.

A minimum of AUD $500 will be deducted (not held) from the debit/credit card. For local first-time hirers, the minimum bond is $1,000. For interstate bookings, the minimum required bond is $750.

To cancel your booking, go to the Manage Booking page on our website at https://www.simbacarhire.com.au/manage-your-booking. Enter your reservation number (numeric digits only) and last name, then follow the prompts to make any changes.

Yes, you can. However, an English translated version is required along with your passport.

With our Pay in-store option, you can book your ride and pay the remaining in-store.

This is used as another form of identification.

Refundable Security Deposit A security deposit of A$500.00 will be held on your card at the time of pick-up. The deposit will be blocked on the customer’s credit card and released within 10 days after drop-off. Security bond requirements: Standard Bond: A$500 for most bookings. Interstate Bookings: A minimum bond of A$750 applies. Customers traveling interstate or to Kangaroo Island are required to purchase our Premium Roadside Assistance. Local Residents (local first-time hirers): A bond of A$1,000 is required. A valid driver’s licence and a utility bill (no older than 3 months) showing the same address as the licence must be provided. ​A local resident is defined as a hirer residing within 500 km of the branch location.

Please contact us immediately on which branch you have hired the vehicle from.

Yes, please contact the branch to discuss after hour options.

We have child/booster seats and GPS that come with a cost of $9 per day (capped at $50)

Yes, that is fine, providing our staff can verify it and it is connected to a government application, just ensure you email a screenshot of the license to the branch.

We offer wide variety of Excess waiver option, our most popular option being the $39 zero excess option.

The booking process is simple. Choose your desired car rental pickup and drop-off location and dates, choose your vehicle and make the booking!

We would require your Driver Licence, Credit/Debit Card and your passport (International Customers). All your documents will be scanned and stored in a secure vault for privacy and confidentiality purposes.

All individuals must be over the age of 21 to hire a vehicle. Any individuals under the age of 25, must pay a fee of $9 per day with an excess fee increase of $6380 Any provisional drivers are categorised as "unexperienced", therefore, must pay a fee of $9 per day with an excess fee increase of $6380. You can have as many additional drivers as you desire, however, each additional driver has a $9 fee per day Leaner and P1 drivers are not permitted to drive the vehicle.

Unfortunately, without a physical bank card, we cannot give out the vehicle.

All our vehicles have an automatic transmission. Our vehicles are always up to date and in the latest year. Our vehicles are fuel efficient and there are unlimited kms except for the Utes and Vans/Buses. Most of our vehicles are acceptable for Apple Car play/Android Auto All our vehicles have a reverse camera.

Please click on the link the footer, The terms and conditions include information about the rental period, payment methods, fuel policy, mileage policy, late return policy, traffic fines policy, and other important details.

We accept Mastercard, Visa and AMEX.

Refundable Security Deposit A security deposit of A$500.00 will be held on your card at the time of pick-up. The deposit will be blocked on the customer’s credit card and released within 10 days after drop-off. Security bond requirements: Standard Bond: A$500 for most bookings. Interstate Bookings: A minimum bond of A$750 applies. Customers traveling interstate or to Kangaroo Island are required to purchase our Premium Roadside Assistance. Local Residents (local first-time hirers): A bond of A$1,000 is required. A valid driver’s licence and a utility bill (no older than 3 months) showing the same address as the licence must be provided. ​A local resident is defined as a hirer residing within 500 km of the branch location. International Traveler's: You must provide an international driver’s licence, passport, and proof of your residential or hotel address in Australia, along with your international residential address. Payment Card Requirements A credit or debit card in the main driver’s name is required to leave the deposit.

This depends on the extension period and also current pricing – call the branch to discuss.

Please refer to the label on the fuel tank.

Please make sure everyone is safe, call 000 if required, call the branch you have booked the vehicle from.

Please call your branch to organise an express roadside assistance or follow the instruction on your rental agreement.

Please inform our staff if you are returning the vehicle late. We have a 60-minute grace period for you to drop the vehicle off. After that, there will be a late fee.

You will receive an invoice in regards to the toll road utilisation.

Please return the vehicle to the return location on your rental contract

It usually takes anywhere between 3 to 10 business days for the funds to appear in your bank account depending on your financial institution.

Depending on the state you will either receive a nomination or automatically be charged from your deposit, an itemised report will always be sent to your email address.

Indeed, please contact us through online chat, call us or send us an email.

We offer a range of Excess waiver option, our most popular option being the $39 per day zero excess option for a stress-free rental experience.

Yes, you can. However, an English translated version is required alongside with your passport.

We have child/booster seats and GPS that come with a cost of $9 per day (capped at $50)

Please call your branch to organise an express roadside assistance or follow the instruction on your rental agreement.

Yes, please contact the branch to discuss after hour options.

We require your drivers licence, credit/debit card and a form of ID (Passport for International drivers)

Indeed, please contact us through online chat, call us or send us an email.

Yes, that is fine, providing our staff can verify it and it is connected to a government application, just ensure you email a screenshot of the license to the branch.

We charge a minimum-security bond of $500 which will refunded upon return less any incurred costs (tolls, fuel, damages, etc..)

To cancel your booking, visit our Manage Booking page and enter your reservation number along with your last name to view your booking details. Click on ‘Cancel Booking’ and follow the steps provided. You can cancel your booking free of charge (excluding transaction fees) up to the scheduled pickup time. To modify your booking, simply give us a call during office hours or email us with your request.

Depending on the state you will either receive a nomination or automatically be charged from your deposit, an itemised report will always be sent to your email address. Sydney Toll Charges are: $2.95 admin fee per toll plus tolls utilisation fee

Please contact us immediately on which branch you have hired the vehicle from with your reservation number; Sydney Airport: sydney@simbacarhire.com.au Adelaide Airport: adelaideairport@simbacarhire.com.au Cairns Airport: cairnsairport@simbacarhire.com.au

Please make sure everyone is safe, call 000 if required, call the branch you have booked the vehicle from or send us an email.

All individuals must be over the age of 21 to hire a vehicle. Any individuals under the age of 25, must pay a fee of $9 per day with an excess fee increase of $5818 Any provisional drivers are categorised as "unexperienced", therefore, must pay a fee of $9 per day with an excess fee increase of $5818. You can have as many additional drivers as you desire, however, each additional driver has a $9 fee per day Leaner and P1 drivers are not permitted to drive the vehicle.