How To Get From Cairns Airport To Port Douglas – All Possible Ways

Last updated on September 12th, 2022 at 07:17 pm

We will write how to get from Cairns airport to Port Douglas. The distance from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas is 66 kilometers. The travel time from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is around 1 hour by taxi and $160-180 AUD from Cairns to Port Douglas.

The cheapest way from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is by shuttle bus $39 AUD. It will take 1 hour travel time. Click here to book online Cairns Day Tour

You can also rent a car in Cairns airport or get a private transfer and shared transfer with Klook. Read here how to get from Cairns airport to city center, Cairns airport to Trinity Beach and Cairns airport to Palm Cove

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WHERE TO STAY IN PORT DOUGLAS

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Port Douglas. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room for $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

Book your accommodations in Port Douglas through Agoda or Booking.

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CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

SHUTTLE BUS CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is by shuttle bus. You can buy the Shuttle bus ticket online or at in the ticket counter in the airport and you can take at Arrivals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at the airport.

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE FROM CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

The shuttle bus schedule from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is running a few times during the day. The shuttle bus travel time from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is around 1 hour depending on the traffic.

The shared shuttle bus fare from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is $39 AUD for one way and $68 AUD for return ticket.

Click here to book online your Cairns shared shuttle airport to city center with Klook!

TAXI FROM CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

If you go from Cairns airport to Port Douglas by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 1 hour. The taxi fare from Cairns airport to Port Douglas is around $160 AUD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

If you are ordering Uber in Cairns you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $160-180 AUD depending on your destination and time.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Cairns. Prices are around $200 AUD. You will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $50 AUD per person.

Click here to get your discount booking online your private transfer with Klook!

RENTING A CAR IN CAIRNS AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Cairns’s airport. It’s the most convenient option and it will take you 1 hour to get to Port Douglas from the airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around $40-50 AUD per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Cairns and countryside beaches.

Click here to get the best deals renting a car in Cairns!

BEST WAY CAIRNS AIRPORT TO PORT DOUGLAS

If you ask me the best way from Cairns airport to Port Douglas I would choose by regular shared shuttle bus since a single ticket will cost around $39 AUD and it will take 1 hour travel time to get to your accommodation direct from the airport and you can book online.

If you are planning to move around Cairns and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent an Airbnb outskirts of Cairns.

Click here to get a discount shared shuttle bus from Cairns airport with Klook!

WHERE TO STAY IN PORT DOUGLAS

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Port Douglas. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

Book your accommodations in Port Douglas through Agoda or Booking.

BUDGET TRAVEL AUSTRALIA

For food budget travel in Australia we have to say it’s expensive going to restaurants and bars. You can get meals $15 USD per person in a local restaurant. You will go down your budget if you cook your meals in your hotel or Airbnb in Australia.

BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

If you travel to Australia you should know that Summer season is from December to February and you will find the hottest weather. Winter season is from June to August and temperatures don’t usually go lower than 10 degrees. It even rains during winter in Australia. Autumn and Spring are the best season to travel Australia where you will find the weather not so hot and not so cold.

Click here to know more about the weather in Australia!

ATMS AND CASH IN AUSTRALIA

Australian dollar currency rates are little bit slower than American dollar. At that time $1 USD = $1.30 AUD. There are  ATM’s everywhere to withdraw money from. And if you need to exchange money, you will find banks to do it with.

Australian dollar bills always look like they are new. In all the countries that I have visited so far, it’s my favorite currency. When you touch the bills, they look great and not very old like in the other countries.

Click here to know more about the current exchange rate in Australia!

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