Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

410 Sheridan Street, 4870 Cairns North, Queensland, AU

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were picked up quickly from Cairns International after an overnight flight and early arrival. The online courtesy bus ordering system worked very well and by 8 am we were in our vehicle having had... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very good experience while renting car for 1 day in Bargain car rental,It was stress free and quick…Even They have upgraded my booking for free to new Nissan X trail which was very smooth and g... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rented from the Cairns Bargain car rental location. Car was new and clean. Staff were nice. Wait time for the shuttle from the airport and a very long queue to rent a car at the rental location was a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cairns airport Oct. 2026. Needed a car to see the Daintree rain forest and the Mossman Gorge. Off airport location is 2 minute shuttle ride. Pick up shuttle at the Cairns airport was frequent. Frie... See more


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About Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

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New Cars, Bargain Prices!

You're only ever one #Bargain away! Start your next adventure with Bargain Car Rentals!

We're Bargain Car Rentals, an Australian-owned and operated company with locations all around the country. We specialise in local, interstate and international travel, and always have New Cars at Bargain Prices. We offer a large range of vehicles to suit any need, from small cars, large moving trucks, or 25 seater buses.

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  • 410 Sheridan Street, 4870, Cairns North, Queensland, Australia

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Didn’t get the car I ordered and cruise…

Didn’t get the car I ordered and cruise control wasn’t working or been disabled. Had constant issues with Apple car play in the cherry. Had to organise someone to take me back to the airport as they said the bus back won’t leave for 20 mins but I had to ensure I would make my flight.

Only good thing about the car I got was the fuel efficiency and the ks I got.

20 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

Thanks for adding your review,

Any booking with us is for a category of vehicle, number of seats, size etc, this is why any booking with us is listed as an “or similar” to the example that may have been used on any website you can book through.

All of our vehicles are inspected before each booking, but sometimes things do slip through, we do apologise that it sounds like this may have been the case with your rental.
 
With any of our bookings if an issue arises at collection or during your rental we do recommend you have a chat with the depot staff or give us a call to be provided with a solution or swap into a fresh vehicle.

While we do aim to have the free shuttle service running constantly during our open hours sometimes due to circumstances out of our control there may be delays that will be addressed as quickly as possible.
 
Apologies for this as it sounds like you have been left waiting for the shuttle longer than expected.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Force you to take insurance

They keep trying to force you to take out the additional insurance in spite of telling him that i had taken the full insurance with Expedia. I was told that the Expedia insurance did not cover extra like tyre and windscreens which was not true.
The steering in the car tended to pull to the left without warning and when I reported this to the person that i returned the car to he was not concerned

22 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

All good
No dramsd

22 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're happy to hear that everything was good and we appreciate your great review!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

friendly staff

the staff were friendly and helpful. long queue for checkin. Car was not really clean and still wet from carwash. We didn't mind- better to get away.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

Thank you for your positive feedback,

Feedback around our vehicles is always passed along to our internal team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upgraded vehicle

Enjoyed an upgraded vehicle when the smaller model ordered was not available.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're so glad you enjoyed the upgraded vehicle! We appreciate your understanding about the availability and we also appreciate your positive review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service, bus service was quick ans worked well. Friendly staff, will use again.

18 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're so pleased to hear you experienced good service and found our bus service quick and efficient. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good

The staff are very kind the servi e is good and even the price

21 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

Thanks for the positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price and good staff

Good price and good staff, worth hire from Bargain rental’s

20 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're so glad you found our prices good and our staff great. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift efficient service

Swift efficient service both in the pick up and return. Excellent shuttle timing to and from the airport. Car was ideal for our needs and economical.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're so pleased to hear you experienced efficient service for both pick-up and return! Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have previously commented.

I have previously commented.
At the pick up and drop off site in Cairns staff were very good.
When trying to address a problem with the bonnet catch not working properly (noticed when we arrived at Mission Beach) the experience was not the best ie wasted the next day with 3 calls to the Hobart office trying to resolve the issue.
Finally after some hours the Insurance claims department arranged for a RACQ attendance to fix the issue.
The agent from claims department and the RACQ staff were excellent.
Suggest again that being able to contact the pick up depot direct rather than dealing with Hobart office could make issue resolution much quicker. A wasted day in terms of not being able to use the car until the issue was resolved - paying a day’s rental for no benefit was disappointing.

19 September 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I will say their customer service is…

I will say their customer service is great, I believe my review was both complementary and offered some improvement that good company will follow that up. Thank you.

19 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

Thank you for the four star rating and for your kind words about our customer service! We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and suggestions for improvement, as we are always looking for ways to enhance our experience for our customers. Thank you once again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the entire experience…

Very happy with the entire experience when renting a car from bargain car rentals. Did not have to wait at the pick up point at the airport airport too long and the customer service at the office was excellent so all in all I would recommend bargain car rentals to any potential person wanting to rent a car in Cairns.

19 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service - offered an upgraded car as booked for over a month & full insurance

19 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with our customer service! It's wonderful to hear that we could offer you an upgraded car and full cover for the rental period. Thank you for your great review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Bargain Car Rentals many…

I have used Bargain Car Rentals many times. I’ve never encountered a problem. Staff are friendly and efficient.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia - Cairns Airport

We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and are delighted to hear that you've consistently had positive experiences with us. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware upselling of insurance

The car was great, but I was misled into buying more insurance cover than I wanted. Document on the counter stated clearly that basic insurance cover had a maximum excess of $5500, but the Agent was adamant that I would be liable for anything up to the full value of the vehicle if I didn’t purchase the more expensive insurance option, which turned out not to be true. I felt obliged to buy the extra insurance when I would have been happy to accept the risk of up to $5500 excess.

1 September 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not the best experience

First of all, we waited outside for almost thirty minutes for the transfer to arrive. We did call the number and left our information. However, there was no confirmation, which was not helpful. Upon the courtesy transfer arrival they did not assist with loading suitcases into the van. My husband had to help the poor elderly couple in front of us lift their suitcases into the vans. Then, we get to the counter and the lady behind the counter was not the most pleasant person. We purchased the insurance through expedia, and she told us that the already purchased insurance would not cover the car. After a little back and forth, I finally ended up purchasing their insurance for an extra 60USD. I still don't understand why expedia would offer insurance that they rental company would not honor. I do plan on contracting expedia once my holiday is over. Up until this lady, we have had the best customer service traveling through australia. Tone of voice really makes a huge difference as does facial expressions. The car was also dirty. Finger prints on the dash and door. We were just too tired to argue so we cleaned it. Next time I would chose another vendor.

17 September 2026

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