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Do you need car hire at Townsville Airport? Whether you're looking for a reliable family vehicle, a strong 4WD, or a spacious mini van, this vast region of Australia is best explored via road. If you're visiting Townsville for a long weekend, doing an extended tour, or moving north for good, we have the perfect vehicle for your needs.
The Avis rental car desk is conveniently located in the arrivals area of the Terminal Building. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off is available in the rental car park adjacent to the main terminal. We're open on Sundays from 7:45 AM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and Saturdays from 7:45 AM to 8:30 PM. After-hours returns are available, with a drop box located inside the terminal during airport opening hours.
If you're searching for car rental at Townsville Airport, you've come to the right place. We have a large collection of vehicles to choose from, including compact cars, family sedans, 4WDs, and vans. All of our vehicles go through a regular maintenance and cleaning program to keep them in perfect running condition. Whether you're travelling as a couple, going on a family adventure, or doing a group tour, our huge range is sure to satisfy your needs. Check out our Townsville Airport car hire fleet today.
If you need a functional and reliable vehicle for work or play, our large commercial fleet is sure to impress. We have utes, mini buses, and light trucks, and everything is available direct from our Townsville Airport office. We also offer van hire at Townsville Airport, with mini and maxi vehicles perfect for work, touring, and moving house, among other applications.
At Avis, we want to ensure our Townsville Airport car rental services are available to everyone.
If you simply need to get from the airport to the city centre, one-way car hire is perfect. However, when you plan to spend a lot of time exploring Townsville, try one of our long-term car rentals. And to make sure you save money while hiring a car from us, try searching through car hire deals.
DRIVING
Avis Car & Truck Rental at Townsville Airport is our only local office. However, you will find other Avis offices across North Queensland, including the tourism hot spots of Airlie Beach and Cairns. It's a 3 1/2-hour drive between Townsville and Airlie Beach, and just over 4 hours between Townsville and Cairns. There are two Avis Car & Truck Rental offices located in Cairns, including one at Cairns Airport and one in the city centre. Wherever you are in North Queensland, Avis has everything you need.
Townsville Airport is centrally located in the suburb of Garbutt. Also known as Townsville International Airport or Garbutt Airport, it's situated a short 10-minute drive from the city centre. There are lots of facilities in and around the airport, from nearby service stations to taxi ranks and local bus services. If you're looking for petrol, there's Mobile, Shell, and Puma service stations located on Ingham Road, and another Shell service station situated on Bundock Street.
Renting a car in Townsville helps you to experience North Queensland in its full glory. This is an incredibly beautiful part of the world, but many of its attractions are far apart. Along with the Townsville CBD, nearby hot spots include The Strand, Castle Hill, and the Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium. A little further afield, you will find the natural wonders of Little Crystal Creek, Magnetic Island, and the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Wherever you go, Avis car hire at Townsville Airport is the perfect place to start your adventure.
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At the start of your rental, a hold will be placed on your credit/debit card for the total estimated rental charges plus an additional pre-authorization of up to $200 for all passenger and Signature Series vehicles and $400 for all commercial vehicles. You must use an approved payment card that is in your name and has enough funds available.
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