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 May
Estimated hotel price
$300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
$300
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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,737 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Air China
Good (139 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,964 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 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)
$241+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Palm Royale Cairns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$176+
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Cairns Queens Court
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.27 and $29.70. 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, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.27 and $29.70. 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, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.