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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  • Kenny was the best driver. He made us feel so comfortable and made sure the ride was amazing. I truely appreciate everything Kenny did for us, from carrying our suitcases to giving us the best recommendations of things to do in port Douglas. I highly recommend Kenny, thanks for the best drive

    Amelia Reilly-Neesham Avatar Amelia Reilly-Neesham
    26 September 2026

    Gary was amazing , very friendly and good conservationist. Would highly recommend this company

    Tammy razborsek Avatar Tammy razborsek
    26 September 2026

    Katie our driver was so lovely. A perfect service

    Adrian Painter Avatar Adrian Painter
    24 September 2026
  • Such great service on time clean and comfortable vehicle. Such care and concern when I experienced a bout of motion sickness. Real attention to ensuring we were safely at our destination hotel. Highly recommend

    Cathy Dean Avatar Cathy Dean
    21 September 2026

    A very comfortable and personal way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas. Great service, efficient and friendly.

    Chris Freethy Avatar Chris Freethy
    18 September 2026

    Booking Port Douglas Transfer was so easy and efficient. Lance (The owner) went over and above for our transfer of 9 people from Port Douglas to the airport. Once it was confirmed we were reminded at least twice of our pending transfer. The drivers both to and from the airport were professional and friendly and could confidently share their local knowledge. Thanks guys. As usual gold star service👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Vicki Kurth Avatar Vicki Kurth
    6 September 2026
  • Excellent service, pickup from Cairns Airport, drive to Port Douglas. Hannah really helpful with information about best days weather wise for reef tours. Happy to recommend!

    Michael Salzberg Avatar Michael Salzberg
    22 August 2026

    Thanks to Eli for a great transfer from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport.

    BC1after909 Avatar BC1after909
    15 August 2026

    Drivers were punctual, vehicles were clean and drivers were friendly yet very professional. Would totally recommend.

    Sofia Mougos Avatar Sofia Mougos
    9 August 2026

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!

  1. Create an individual account here or via the link above.
  2. 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).