With a population of 3,713, Palm Cove is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Cove has to offer.
When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Palm Cove include Air Canada, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Cove departs from Coolangatta and takes around 2h 30m.
Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes to great affordable options like the Alassio Palm Cove, Palm Cove offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $358 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Palm Cove costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Cove.
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Palm Cove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.44 and $28.58. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.