Palm Cove car rentals

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Palm Cove only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Palm Cove is $4.27 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $51 and $68, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Palm Cove.

Car rental companies onsite at Cairns airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Alamo, Dollar and JUCY.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairns airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Alamo, JUCY, Ace Rental Cars, and Avis.

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An Economy car rental in Palm Cove costs $35 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Palm Cove costs $67 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Palm Cove costs $53 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Palm Cove offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Palm Cove, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in Palm Cove.

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There are no specific cars that suit the area better than others, so your choice of car hire in Palm Cove depends on your personal needs. One of the well-liked options in the area is a convertible, making the scenic drive even more beautiful. If you're travelling with a larger group, car hire companies in the area have a range of SUVs to choose from. More fuel-efficient options include compact cars or smaller models, available at all of the companies.

The speed limit in and around Palm Cove varies depending on where you are, like in the rest of Queensland. When driving in the city centre and other built-up areas, the speed limit is 50 km/h, unless you're close to where children might be, like a school, where it often drops to 30 or 40 km/h. If you're on the rural roads outside of built-up areas, the speed limit will be between 80 km/h and 100 km/h, depending on what the signs say. If there are no signs, the speed limit outside built-up areas is usually 100 km/h.

There are free parking options in Palm Cove, but they often fill up quickly, especially over weekends. One of the free parking areas available is close to the jetty, near the caravan park. Outside of these free spaces, Palm Cove has various council off-street car parks that offer short-term and all-day parking at a per-hour rate. There is car parking available along the full length of the beach, as well as in a car park by the beach's northern end. The cost for these spaces varies.