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.
To provide you with an estimate, we need to know more about your hire period, the car you want, and how long you need it for. When you choose one of the rentals at Avis.com.au, you’ll save money no matter which option you choose.
The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid driver's licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.
The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners licence or provisional licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if a licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.
Digital drivers licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you're travelling interstate you must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.
Avis has partnered with Linkt to ensure toll payments are simple. You will be sent the information to access a Linkt Rental Account when you travel on a toll road. This account is automatically set up using your booking information, and will let you view your trips, payment details and statements.
All payments for tolls will be automatically made with the credit or debit card that you provided for your rental vehicle.
For more information about how toll payments are managed, visit our Toll Payments page.
When you return your rental car to Avis, you must do so with a full tank of fuel. We also ask that you remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle. Finally, please return the car to us in a clean state, ready for the next customer to drive.
There are select Avis locations that allow returns outside of business hours. Please contact the return location directly or contact the Avis Reservations team to check if this is possible on 136 333.
If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.
Avis allows one way rentals between select locations. Enter your details in the search widget to see available options. If you have an existing reservation, you can amend your booking online by clicking this link and following the prompts or on our mobile app. If you have collected your car and are having trouble amending your booking online, please contact the location you collected the vehicle from to check one way options.
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.
Excess Options
Excess Reduction (ER) or Zero Excess (ZE), available at participating locations, are optional coverages that further reduce the standard excess.
Please click here for further information.
Avis generally accepted credit and debit cards include; Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and an Avis Charge Card. However, some locations may not accept all card types.
At commencement of rental, Avis does not accept a prepaid or reloadable stored value card, a travel money card or an EFTPOS card. Avis also does not accept cards presented on phones/watches and doesn't allow contactless payment methods such as pay-wave. A physical credit or debit card must be presented at the start of rental. At the end of the rental, some Avis locations will accept a prepaid or reloadable stored value card as a final form of payment.
Please Note: Rentals paid for by a valid credit/debit card will be subject to a card transaction fee of 1.29% (including GST) at time of pick-up.
Pay Now: If the names on the credit card do not match the credit card used at Reservation, it may be deemed as a non-permissible change to your Pay Now reservation. You may be required to cancel and re-book at the current rates (including any reasonable and applicable cancellation fees).
Avis Australia may require a customer renting a vehicle to complete a Rental Qualification Form and provide additional identification as it deems necessary or appropriate or in accordance with applicable law. Please see Rental Qualification Policy.
See Credit Card Policy above.
The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners, provisional or restricted licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.
Digital drivers licences (with the correct endorsements) are accepted for any Avis rental. All digital licences must be checked live at the time of rental, via the respective validation process. A screenshot or photo of the licence is not accepted.
A digital licence does not replace a physical licence and you should still carry your physical card, when travelling outside the issuing state or territory.
Please refer to the Rental Terms & Conditions
All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age & drivers licence requirements as the main renter. Each Additional Driver may be charged a daily fee. A young driver surcharge may apply.
The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid drivers licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.
You may cancel your booking at any time by calling reservations or managing your booking online.
For Pay Now reservations, depending on when you cancel, you will be charged a cancellation or no-show fee.
To ensure a seamless start to your journey, our vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel. It would be appreciated if the vehicle was also returned with a full tank, however if this is not possible, a refuelling charge will be applicable. The option of pre-paid fuel is on offer at select locations and the exact rate of the refuelling charge will be available upon vehicle collection.
Electric Vehicles must be returned with at least 77% charge, or you'll incur a recharge fee.
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-authorisation. You must use an approved payment card that is in your name and has enough funds available.
Passenger Vehicles
Pay later reservations
Pay now reservations
Commercial Vehicles
A pre-authorisation holds an amount of money in your account. Once a pre-authorisation has been held, you will not be able to use that money.
At the end of your rental, the final payment amount will be processed and if applicable, the unused portion of the pre-authorisation will be released. Depending on your bank, the money is usually released within 7-10 working days. Avis will not be held responsible for any overdraft fees.
The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your information, including your personal information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject our Privacy Notice located on our website or in the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement and the Privacy Act 1988.
The vehicle rental price is calculated based on your requested start and end dates and times, the rental location(s) and the type of vehicle you request. Unless stated otherwise, the price also includes all costs you must pay, for example, administration fees, GST, Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) and any location surcharges.
Avis Australia may require a customer renting a vehicle to complete a Rental Qualification Form and provide additional identification as it deems necessary or appropriate or in accordance with applicable law. For further information and to download the form please click here. https://www.avis.com.au/en/rental-qualification-policy
When renting a vehicle from the Signature Series range specific Terms and Conditions apply.
Area of Use Restrictions
Restrictions may apply if you intend to take the vehicle outside the local area in which it is being collected. Local driving conditions and restrictions vary between locations, so you must contact the pickup location prior to your rental date for further information. During the ski season, vehicles may not be taken above the snowline (unless advised otherwise). Please contact your selected location for further information.
Where You Can and Cannot Drive the Vehicle
You and any Authorised Driver must not, unless authorised in writing by Avis drive or take the Vehicle:
IN QUEENSLAND
On Highway No. 27: beyond Chillagoe in a westerly direction
On Highway No. 1: beyond Normanton in a southerly direction and no further north than Karumba
Beyond Cooktown to the north or Lakeland to the west and no further north than Cape Tribulation on the Coast Rd
On a coastal road north of Cape Tribulation, unless the vehicle is a 4WD vehicle
On the Bloomfield Track north of Cape Tribulation
IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Above the snow line; being Jindabyne, from the beginning of June until the end of September
IN VICTORIA
Above the snow line; being Bright, from the beginning of June until the end of September
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
On the Kalumburu Rd, Tanami Rd, Canning Stock Route, Gunbarrel Hwy and Holland Track
On the Gibb River Rd, Broome-Cape Leveque Rd, Bungle Bungles, Karijini National Park and Windjana Gorge unless the vehicle is a four-wheel drive
IN NORTHERN TERRITORY
Gove Peninsula
On the Jim Jim Falls Rd to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls