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

Palm Cove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palm Cove

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Cove has to offer.

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When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
$248
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
$248
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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 14 miles from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 14 miles from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,566 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,079 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,020 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,647 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Cove

Most booked hotels in Palm Cove

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Palm Royale Cairns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$170+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.02 and $29.35. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.02 and $29.35. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.