Relax and enjoy your journey along one of Australia’s most scenic drives, the Great Barrier Reef Drive.
What we do…
We provide private transfer options in and around Port Douglas to Cairns Airport and Cairns City.
At Port Douglas Transfers, we believe that every journey should be as memorable as the destination itself. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with a seamless and enjoyable private transfer experience, whether you’re arriving for a holiday or heading back home. With our modern fleet and professional drivers, you can relax knowing that you’re in safe hands.
Relax and enjoy the stunning beauty of Port Douglas and its surroundings. Your holiday starts with us.
From Cairns Airport
We offer private airport transfers to and from Cairns Airport for up to 7 passengers. All airport transfers must be pre booked. Bookings available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Prices from $260 for 1-3 passengers / $290 for 4-7 passengers from Cairns Airport/City to Port Douglas.
From Port Douglas
As well as our airport transfers we offer private transfers locally in and around Port Douglas and the region to all the must-see attractions. Prices from $95 for 1-3 passengers / $115 for 4-7 passengers from Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge or Hartley’s Crocodile adventures.
Bespoke Charters
We love to share where we live with our visitors we offer private charters. This means you can book the car and driver to take you wherever and whenever you want to go (min 3 hour booking required). Prices from $140 per hour for 1-3 passengers / $160 per hour for 4-7 passengers.
Why choose us?
As an accredited private transfer operator we pride ourselves in delivering friendly, outstanding service at an affordable price. We are locally based, family-owned and operated with more than 30 years of trusted experience in tourism, transport and hospitality.
We believe in transparent pricing, which means:
- No additional charges for “after hours” pick ups (this includes weekends and public holidays)
- No additional “booking fees”
- Complimentary infant & child seats provided
- A flexible 24 hour cancellation policy
We have a world-class booking system, allowing bookings to be made at your leisure 24/7 providing instant confirmation of your booking via email and SMS. So, no waiting for emails to be replied to. With our handy app, you can track your driver in real-time when they are on the way with one simple click.
Don’t wait for taxis, shuttle buses or hire cars…
Book yourself a private transfer with us and all you have to do is relax & enjoy your journey
Which areas do you service?
We are happy to provide a quote for all destinations, from Mission Beach to Cape Tribulation, and inland to the Atherton Tablelands.
Which vehicles do you use?
We have a fleet of modern iMax and Staria Elites with climate-controlled air conditioning, tinted windows, sunshades (Starias), and leather-appointed seats for passenger comfort. Flexible seating allows for the use of anchored infant/child seats without encroaching into other passengers’ space.
We have young children. Will we have to pay extra for their required seats?
We provide anchored seats with 5 point harnesses in both rear and forward facing (0-3 years) and anchored booster seats (4-7 years) free of charge. These must be pre booked at time of reservation, as they are required by Queensland law.
Will our luggage fit as well?
All our vehicles have seating for up to 7 passengers and ample room for everyone’s luggage, up to 7 medium-sized suitcases.
Is there a surcharge for late night or early morning journeys?
No, to keep it simple we do not add a surcharge for outside-hours journeys, public holidays or weekends.
We are arranging a click & collect, can we stop to pick it up?
Yes, but please note there is a $30 charge for 15 minutes or part thereof for any stops. All stops must be pre-booked so we can schedule time for the journey.
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Perfect service !
Sybella Salter
17 January 2026Great service from beginning to end - cannot fault this transfer service in any way. Steven our driver was helpful and so informative.
Martha Maroon
8 January 2026Thanks for reliable and comfortable transfers during our stay in Port Douglas. Absolute thanks for last minute pickup on our 29.12 rush to the airport because of the flooding!
Alexander Galitski
29 December 2025 -
We used Port Douglas Transfers from Cairns airport to Port Douglas and back. Everything on time and very nice drivers.
Tom Erik Myrland
21 December 2025Lance and his team were excellent
Ravin Sadhai
17 December 2025Excellent service, car and baby seats very clean and very friendly driver!
Autumn Feaunati
19 November 2025 -
Wonderful transfer. Very helpful. Very kind driver to chat with. Beautiful drive from Port Douglas to Cairns airport. Thoroughly recommend.
Karyn Grundel
9 November 2025Great driver and great playlist
Philip Jones
4 November 2025Driver arrived early and was waiting for us. Very personable. Vehicle very clean and comfortable.
Andrew Bamber
4 November 2025
Loyalty Membership Program
Sign up today to start receiving discounts on your trips with us ~ be it an airport transfer, local transfer, or private charter. Relax & Enjoy… We’ll do the rest!
- Create an individual account here or via the link above.
- Contact us to let us know you’ve created an account, and we’ll add you to the program, so you can start saving.
Explorer
Enrol today and complete your first trip with us to receive an immediate 5% discount on all following trips.
Voyager
Take 15 trips with us and we’ll upgrade your membership and you’ll receive 10% off your trips.
Pioneer
After 30 trips with us we’ll upgrade your membership and you’ll receive a 15% discount on your trips.
Contactless Bookings & Payments
Bookings can be made 24/7 via our website, or our booking portal (sign in or create an account) or via email to our Passenger Services Team. Alternatively download our handy app for iOS or Google.
Payments can be made with a credit card at time of booking or via PoS terminal (tap & go) with the driver on the day of travel (please note electronic payment fees apply).
