Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Palm Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palm Beach

With a population of 15,205, Palm Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Palm Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Palm Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Collective Palm Beach (1128 Gold Coast Hwy) and Lester and Earl (1097 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Palm Beach

Palm Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palm Beach

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Palm Beach include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 85 km from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Palm Beach include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 85 km from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Palm Beach

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $328 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in Palm Beach

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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Red Star Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Nobby Beach Holiday Village
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$59+
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Royal Palm Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$212+
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Hiring a car in Palm Beach

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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