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. Exemplar Coaches and Limousines provides meet and greet service, clean vans, luggage help, and hotel drop-off. Domestic arrivals check in at the T2 desk, while international passengers meet a driver near the T1 Exemplar desk.

“Look for your name on sign at the airport with quick direction and smooth ride to destination. Have a phone for text for confirmation of return trip”

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2.Established Return Airport Transfer Proserpine to Airlie Beach

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

Book a return shuttle between Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine and Airlie Beach hotels, ports, or other accommodation. The shared, air-conditioned bus takes about 35 minutes and carries luggage in a trailer. Staff meet arriving passengers at the airport desk, while return pickup times are set around two hours before departure.

“Excellent airport shuttle service, on time and good communication with office. Friendly driver and plenty of room for luggage.”

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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. The trip takes about 40 minutes, sometimes closer to 45, with door-to-door drop-off and local tips from drivers such as Kat, Charlie, and Pat. One suitcase and one carry-on are allowed per person.

“Pat was very professional and gave tips and brochures of things to do and places to eat. First class.”

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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, meet your driver after baggage or Customs, and ride in an air-conditioned minibus. The drive takes about 30 minutes, though shared pickups can add waiting time. Drivers such as Bill and Scott are noted for helpful local advice.

“Great service from booking to drop off. Friendly, professional and effective communication. Person on switch was fantastic and driver outstanding.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $17

Take a roughly 35-minute shared shuttle between Whitsunday Coast Airport and Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket, or Shute Harbour. Drivers such as Jenny, Bernard, and Matt help with luggage, share local tips, and drop you near your accommodation or port. The air-conditioned minibus carries up to 24 people.

“The bus was right outside the airport. The driver was very friendly und helpful with the luggage. During the transfer from Witsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Airlie Beach he gave useful information. Arrived at the Bus Stop in Airlie Beach he showed the way we had to go to our hotel! Excellent service!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $42

Travel by shared shuttle from Cairns Airport Domestic Terminal 2 to Port Douglas in about an hour. Your driver meets you at arrivals, follows the scenic coastal road past Rex Lookout, and drops you at your accommodation. Leanne, Lindsay, Lyndie, Michael, and other local drivers are known for friendly conversation and useful tips about the area.

“Easy pickup, easy drop-off. Exactly what you need to get to and from Port Douglas. No complaints. Will ride again.”

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7.Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Shared Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $39

Book a shared shuttle from Cairns Airport to your Port Douglas accommodation for $39.45 per person. Derek, Zandra, and the RodgersRides team handle the transfer in a vehicle carrying up to 11 people. Expect a 1 to 2-hour drive, luggage assistance, local pointers, and a scenic run along the Captain Cook Highway.

“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, door-to-door transfer between Brisbane Airport and your Gold Coast accommodation, or the reverse. Drivers such as Mario, Reg, and Alerti provide clean, air-conditioned cars, luggage help, local tips, and direct service for groups of up to four. The trip usually takes one to two hours.

“Very good service , kind and polite driver, on time, safe, hassle free direct transportation to and from Brisbane and Gold Coast. Recommended for family trip with several luggages.”

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