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

Palm Cove travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palm Cove

Plane

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 India, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Cove departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1287 km and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 3090 km.

Plane

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 India, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Cove departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1287 km and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 3090 km.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 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)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

From 5-star hotels such as the The Reef House Adults Retreat to great affordable options like the Alassio Palm Cove, Palm Cove offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Cove

Most booked hotels in Palm Cove

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Crystalbrook Riley
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Crystalbrook Bailey
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$234+
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Mantra Amphora
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Hiring a car in Palm Cove costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Cove.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Palm Cove costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Cove.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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