Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City
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$12.28
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$12.28
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-100, max of 20 per group
Duration: 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- Transfer
- Parking Fees
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Passengers will be met at their hotel reception at the time advised on their confirmation
- Airports:
- Cairns Airport, Airport Ave, Aeroglen, Queensland 4870 Australia
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 163181P2- Baby seats are provided in all private services free of charge and child ages must be provided at time of booking.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City
- Exemplar Coaches and Limousines has a strong duty of care to all customers, staff members and members of the general public. • All vehicles are supplied with hand sanitiser for our passengers’ use. • All vehicles are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between trips and at the end the day.
What you can expect during your visit- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City?
- Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City price starts from $12.06. Discover and book Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City on Tripadvisor
- What is the Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City cancellation policy?
- Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City?
- Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City is hosted by Exemplar Coaches and Limousines. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Exemplar Coaches and Limousines on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 30m. Discover and book Airport Transfers between Cairns Airport and Cairns City on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 163181P2
About the operator
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684ligiag
00No complaints, great service
I had two great experiences with Bennet and Bob, they were very punctual, professional and friendly. Would definite…
amandacU8766NV
00Brilliant 💯
Bennet was a kind and helpful driver. Told us all the spots to go to and helped up understand where we were when we…
kenpattotravelling
00Handled all transfers
Excellent knowledgeable staff who got us from cairns airport to accommodation and back bit late with original picku…
Helen R
00Coach Transfers to and from Cairns Airport/Port Douglas
On time and friendly drivers. Very reasonable priced. Would choose them again and I would highly recommend them t…
gelnar2023
00Excellent coach company
Friendly, good, helpful drivers. Very useful from Cairns airport to Port Douglas and return. Comfortable small coac…
Daydream63435200651
00Grat holiday in Cairns
Andrew was very helpful & his cars was modern and very clean great service. Andrew told us some great places to go…
LiamF504
00Exemplary in every way
After arriving in Cairns after 2 long flights (and with twin 10 month olds in tow) the Exemplar team provided amazi…
Jo L
00Exemplar Coaches - Exemplary Service!
Great service from Exemplar yet again! Trouble free, convenient transfer from Cairns airport to Palm Cove, no stres…
thomaswG6588UF
00A very nice ride
All of our trips with this company were excellent. The drivers were polite and friendly. The cars were clean.
Angus M
00Courteous and Timely Transfers between Cairns and Port Douglas
On this occasion, we used the Exemplar shuttle bus from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport. Bookings are essential as t…
Mary C
00So Efficient and a lovely drive in to Port Douglas , very knowledgeable and gave lots of great information
Easy way to get to Port Douglas and back to the air port Get a lovely tour and lots of great information about wha…
charlotteF3381DS
00Great service!
We had a very late arrival, but our driver was right on time and extremely friendly. He gave us some great recommen…
thomaswG6588UF
00friendly driver, great customer service
Our driver was Edric. We saw him immediately holding up a tablet with our names on it when we entered baggage claim…
derekklgr
00First class service
Booked by our uk agent trailfinders excellent by the way .I used to work in this industry in the uk for 35 years a…
kquitt
00Airport transfer
Friendly and courteous driver met us at the designated spot outside Cairns airport after our late arrival. Dropped…
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Kerry S
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We had our first experience of the Exemplar services from Cairns airport to the city on Friday afternoon, we hadn’t pre-booked so spoke straight with the company as soon as we had landed and they sorted us out a great deal there and then. We had Wayne as our driver and let’s also say “tour guide”. He was absolutely brilliant! He was extremely informative about the area, weather and things to do and look out for. Not an experience we have had in the past with other companies that just drive you to and from the location with nothing to say. He was very passionate about telling us all we needed to know.
We also booked this company for our return trip, this time we had Bennett and he too was fab. Can’t fault this service and would highly recommend.
We also booked this company for our return trip, this time we had Bennett and he too was fab. Can’t fault this service and would highly recommend.
Written February 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Exemplar_Management
Hello KerrysZ. Thankyou for taking the time to review our services. It is pleasing to learn that our staff made your transfers to your hotel and back smooth and memorable. Hopefully you will consider coming back one day.
Written February 19, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand2,684 contributions
Book by yourself at the service counter to the city with20A$ fee , waiting on Bay14. It’s sit in coach with other passengers but no worry, the driver drop you off at the door of the hotel. It’s very cheap, and if you are returning customer, 10% discount for next service, or you csn book online and waiting for confirmation e mail, track your order. It’s quite easy and no more hidden fee.
Written November 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello JajavalB. Thank you for posting your review. We are pleased you found your transfer easy to use and easy on your pocket. We aim to make things as seamless as possible for our visitors. Hopefully, you had a great holiday and maybe we will welcome you back here again soon.
Written November 10, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MaxwellStone
London, UK224 contributions
Return trip from Cairns to Port Douglas. Excellent prompt, professional service from Kevin and Ross.
On the way into Port Douglas Kevin stopped at a vantage spot that afforded a great coastal vibe and as we entered the town he took time to help orient our around the area with landmarks and restaurants worth visiting.
Ross took us back to Cairns and he offered helpful suggestions about our future travel plans in QLD, places to visit that might be worth a look.
Highly recommended.
On the way into Port Douglas Kevin stopped at a vantage spot that afforded a great coastal vibe and as we entered the town he took time to help orient our around the area with landmarks and restaurants worth visiting.
Ross took us back to Cairns and he offered helpful suggestions about our future travel plans in QLD, places to visit that might be worth a look.
Highly recommended.
Written March 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Thank you for taking the time to review our services.
Our drivers are an important component of the overall experience with Exemplar.
They all do a magnificent job welcoming and fare welling our visitors to the region. They strive to ensure everyone has a wonderful start and finish to their holiday here. We are glad you experienced that service.
Perhaps we will welcome you back here again one day.
Written March 15, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Charles Hughes
5 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We booked a transfer for 8:00am on Friday 18 June 2021 between Rydges Esplanade Hotel Cairns and the airport. We had been waiting in the hotel foyer from 7:30am. The driver rang me about 8:10am to advise that he was running late due to traffic and would be arriving shortly. As he had still not arrived by 8:30am, I called him back and was given the same advice. He finally arrived around 8:45am, with the same apology. I noted that there was only one other passenger in the vehicle and doubted whether traffic was the real explanaion, the delay being more likely caused by a series of hotel drop-offs from an earlier incoming flight.
This left a narrow window for flight check-in and bag drop, causing unnecessary stress at the end of our holiday.
This left a narrow window for flight check-in and bag drop, causing unnecessary stress at the end of our holiday.
Written July 10, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Exemplar_Management
Hello Charles. Thank you for your feedback. It appears that your transfer was on June 18 some three weeks ago, as such the driver does not have any recollection of your transfer. We can only go by his manifest and our GPS tracker.
It appears that there were a couple of delays at hotels with one group failing to appear and the other late to show. There were some traffic delays also in the CBD, which may have compounded the delay. We all expect some variation of timings with a shuttle bus, nevertheless, 45 mins. late is too long and we apologise. We will advise this driver to be more up front in future. It did make you run tight for your flight and that can be stressful. Apologies again. We hope you had a relaxing flight home.
Written July 12, 2021
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Rhodan G
Gold Coast, Australia2 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We were expecting a shuttle service to pick us up from our Hotel to Cairns Airport. We were pleasantly surprised when we were greeted with an upgrade to one of Exemplars luxury sedans piloted by Edric! Super friendly, great conversation and an all around awesome Transfer to the Airport. Thanks Ed! And thank you for the complimentary chocolate buffet!
Written May 4, 2021
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Exemplar_Management
Hello rjgretton. Thank you for your glowing review. We are very pleased you enjoyed our services and that Edric looked after you so well. We look forward to welcoming you back her again one day soon.
Written May 6, 2021
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Bec G
Sydney, Australia68 contributions
After arriving in Cairns at approximately 1:30am due to delays, we had the nicest driver get us safely to our hotel and better yet- he offered us his suggestions on the best islands for snorkeling and what to do. He had so much energy and was so kind.
Our return transfer was another fantastic driver with charm to boot, best transfers I have had in terms of kindness, timing and price.
Thank you.
Our return transfer was another fantastic driver with charm to boot, best transfers I have had in terms of kindness, timing and price.
Thank you.
Written January 7, 2020
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Thank you for your review, it's not a nice thing to happen, having a delayed flight and arriving in the early hours of the morning.
We are so pleased you had a great experience with our drivers on both occasions and hope to see you back in the region soon.
Written January 7, 2020
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Kathy B
Phoenix, AZ32 contributions
Feb 2020
We arrived at the airport and several drivers were there but none had our name on the cards they were holding. One of the drivers called our driver then told us our driver would be there for us in ten minutes. We got our luggage and stood there alone in baggage claim. I then called their office. I got a recording saying the office was closed, but I could call a manager at a different number. I called that number and it didn’t go through-it had one too many digits. 25 minutes after we got our luggage the driver showed up.
Written February 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello Kathy,
Thank you for your feedback.
It has always been company policy to be customer focused and to ensure our clients have the best experience when travelling with us. As such, we take negative feedback seriously and as such have investigated the facts surrounding your transfer.
The situation that evening was:
• Your transfer was in our system and a driver/vehicle were scheduled to be at International at the requested time.
• Your flight arrived 1.5 hours late.
• We monitor all flights, were aware of this, and had scheduled another driver/vehicle to punctually meet you.
• Significantly, you booked a “shared service” and, as is always the case, punctuality is governed by the circumstances and behaviour of others.
• On your arrival your driver was not there to collect you.
• You called our office. A message gave an after-hours number. You claim the number had too many digits and you could not make contact with our Night Manager.
o The number on the message has been in service for five years and was used by any others that night.
o It remains correct.
• When contacted, your driver deemed that, albeit he was still waiting for a couple of other passengers from the International terminal, he was confident that he would be at your pickup point “in 10 minutes”.
• As it turned out, Quarantine found an apple in the bag of one of his last guests.
• The subsequent processing stretched his time out of International.
• Our driver said that on greeting you, he apologized and explained to you the reasons why the delay had occurred. He reported that this did not assuage your anger.
• Our GPS vehicle tracker indicates that you left the airport precinct at 19.41 hrs; 39 minutes from flight touchdown.
Subsequently:
• we received your emailed complaint the following day (Feb 12) via your agent
• we responded on Feb 13 and offered a 50% refund as a gesture of good faith, albeit that Exemplar accepts no responsibility or accountability for the alleged shortcomings in your transfer.
• You posted a negative Trip Advisor feedback on 23rd Feb 2020
We contend that the circumstances which led to your delay were entirely outside Exemplar’s control and we feel that we compensated you sufficiently for your inconvenience.
We trust this clarifies the situation.
Written February 27, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Andrew C
1 contribution
May 2022
We used the services of Exemplar recently, whilst we were holidaying in Cairns. After we were late leaving the airport, due to luggage problems, we missed our shuttle back to our hotel. Exemplar redirected a limousine to pick us up, and we travelled in the lap of luxury to the hotel. An extremely informative and helpful gentleman by the name of Edric made sure we were well looked after and entertained. Instead of what looked like a bad start to our holidays, instead turned out to be a highlight. Many thanks Edric, it was appreciated. Andrew and Jan Crombie.
Written June 5, 2022
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Exemplar_Management
Hello Andrew and Jan. Thankyou for reviewing our services. Delays because of flight changes are always a source of angst. And it is pleasing to learn that we were able to assist you this time and that Edric gave you a taste of our Silver Service to start your holiday off on the right note.
Written June 9, 2022
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Maria D
Calgary, Alberta, Canada139 contributions
Nov 2019
I simply cannot say enough about the quality of service provided by the individuals who work for this company. Gilbert picked us up at the Cairns Airport. He was friendly, caring, professional, knowledgeable, and personable. After of couple of minutes meeting him, we struck up a conversation that lasted the entire time we were together. Inside the car we were presented with a refreshing cold bottle of water, Mentos mints, and a toilet to freshen up after our plane ride. Instead of taking us directly to the hotel. He showed us where our hotel was located and then proceeded to give us brief tour of the surrounding area while making recommendations regarding shopping possibilities and excellent dining options. We were truly impressed with his attention to detail. Thank you Gil, for being the first person we met in Cairns. You are the perfect ambassador.
Written November 21, 2019
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Thank you for posting your review. We are very pleased you found your trip with Gilbert to be a "Class Act", Gilbert is a wealth of knowledge.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday in our region and we will pass on your comments to Gilbert.
Written November 24, 2019
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Kevin H
2 contributions
Jan 2023
This was actually Hotel pick up to Cairns Airport.
This was booked via ConXion using Exemplar as the transport.
As per Exemplars directions I contacted Exemplar 24hrs in advance to confirm the pick up. This was done both via telephone and Email. The pick up time was 10am.
On the day of pick up, no sign of the transport by 1010hrs so I phoned Exemplar and spoke to a very unhelpful female member of staff. She informed me that the pick up was running late due to other passengers needing to be collected. I asked how long would it be, answer 5mins. I stated that I had to be at the airport by 1030hrs ( approx 10-15mins travelling time), she stated it would be with me in 5mins.
At 1017hrs, still no show so had to arrange own transportation.
On return to UK I contacted ConXion explaining the no show and requesting a refund. They stated that they had spoken to Exemplar and were refusing to refund as they had turned up at 1017hrs ( the exact time I had stated I had left!!) which they had not.
I now have Solicitors in Australia taking this on for me.
USE EXEMPLAR AT YOUR RISK.
This was booked via ConXion using Exemplar as the transport.
As per Exemplars directions I contacted Exemplar 24hrs in advance to confirm the pick up. This was done both via telephone and Email. The pick up time was 10am.
On the day of pick up, no sign of the transport by 1010hrs so I phoned Exemplar and spoke to a very unhelpful female member of staff. She informed me that the pick up was running late due to other passengers needing to be collected. I asked how long would it be, answer 5mins. I stated that I had to be at the airport by 1030hrs ( approx 10-15mins travelling time), she stated it would be with me in 5mins.
At 1017hrs, still no show so had to arrange own transportation.
On return to UK I contacted ConXion explaining the no show and requesting a refund. They stated that they had spoken to Exemplar and were refusing to refund as they had turned up at 1017hrs ( the exact time I had stated I had left!!) which they had not.
I now have Solicitors in Australia taking this on for me.
USE EXEMPLAR AT YOUR RISK.
Written January 25, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Exemplar_Management
Hello Dream. Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you were disappointed with our service.
You were booked on the 10.00am run, which is a nominal time, as such with all bus services they may arrive early, on time, or be a few minutes late. There are always a number of hotels to service on these runs. On that day there was a delay at the previous hotel with dawdling passengers. Unfortunately, this happens from time to time with bus services. Our staff member to whom you spoke at 10.10hrs, apologised and informed you your service was running late, (she looked at our GPS vehicle tracker to confirm)and correctly said that it was expected at your hotel in about 5mins. After the call, as it turns out, you left the hotel via other means in 3mins and your bus arrived at the hotel (according to our GPS tracker) at 10.17.53. It then arrived at the airport at 10.26.05 exactly. As you can see it was only a short run to the airport and we were confident you were going to be there by 10.30hrs. Perhaps our staff member could have allayed your fears a bit better that day when you called, but she did give you the correct information at the time. We hope you had a safe journey home.
Written February 2, 2023
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