The 8 Airport Transfers in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · from $16Our pick

Book a shared airport transfer between Cairns Airport and Cairns City for about $16.50 per person. Domestic arrivals check in at the Exemplar desk before collecting bags, while international arrivals receive a name-board greeting near the T1 desk. Expect a clean minibus and a roughly 30-minute ride.

“Driver was super nice. Would suggest also checking on Uber as it might be slightly less expensive if you’re going to the Esplanade .”

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2.Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $30Top rated

Book a shared, air-conditioned shuttle between Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine and Airlie Beach hotels, ports, or cruise facilities. The ride takes about 35 minutes, luggage trailers handle bulky bags, and drivers such as Nifty, Simon, and Raymond may add local tips along the way.

“100% service. They do all the thinking..making sure everyone is going to each person's accommodation. Pick up in plenty of time for flight . Very friendly and professional 👌 thanks”

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3.Shuttle from Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · from $20

Meet your driver in Proserpine Airport’s arrivals hall, then ride an air-conditioned shared bus to your Airlie Beach accommodation in about 40 minutes. Drivers such as Kat, Pat, Charlie, and Jason may share local tips along the way. Door-to-door drop-off is included, with return airport service available.

“The driver was so bad, and told dirty jokes. He also used the mobile phone when driving. The bus also almost stopped up the hills. He missed our accommodation and we had to wait till the end to get there.”

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4.Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Palm Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $26

Pre-book a shared airport transfer from Cairns Airport to your Palm Cove accommodation. Check in at the Exemplar desk, then ride an air-conditioned minibus for about 30 minutes. Drivers such as Bill, Scott, and Ken are praised for friendly service and local tips, though pickup waits can vary.

“Fast efficient service with a friendly driver. There is some wait time involved so be prepared to not leave straight away.”

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5.One Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $17

Travel between Whitsunday Coast Airport and Airlie Beach in about 35 minutes aboard a shared, air-conditioned minibus for up to 24 people. Drivers such as Jenny, Bernard, and Matt help with luggage, point out local sights, and can recommend places to eat.

“Easy to find, friendly and comfortable. Great staff that were friendly and gave clear instructions on what to do and which one to go too.”

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6.AIRPORT TRANSFER between Cairns Airport & Port Douglas (6am-5pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $42

Travel one way between Cairns Airport Terminal 2 and Port Douglas in a small shared shuttle operated by BEEP BEEP TOOT. Drivers including Leanne, Lyndie, Michael, and Lindsay meet arriving passengers, share local tips, and follow a timetable along the coastal road past Rex Lookout.

“Very pleased with service, pointed out some landmarks and places to visit and some tips about PtDouglas. Plane was late, they patiently waited ,”

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7.Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Shared Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $39

Meet RodgersRides at Cairns Domestic Terminal after collecting your luggage, then ride in a shared vehicle along the Captain Cook Highway to your Port Douglas hotel or house. Drivers Derek and Zandra Rodgers provide local commentary, with child seats available on request and groups capped at 11.

“Knowledge driver shared info if what we passed on the way from cairns to destination 😊 xxxx. Xxxxxcxxc”

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8.Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Brisbane Airport and your Gold Coast accommodation, or the reverse. Drivers such as Mario, Alerti, and Reg provide direct transport, luggage help, local tips, and pickup guidance for groups of up to four.

“Our limo driver picked us up from home and made the trip to the airport smooth and easy. He was friendly, professional and helped with all our bags, which made everything effortless. The car was spotless and very comfortable, and the drive felt safe and relaxed the whole way. A pleasant and stress-free start to our travels — highly recommended.”

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