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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 center. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 37h 55m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 37h 55m.

Car

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

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (919 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,529 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 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 Bailey
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1441 reviews)
$138+
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Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1239 reviews)
$100+
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Crystalbrook Riley
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2099 reviews)
$207+
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Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3094 reviews)
$168+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2356 reviews)
$174+
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Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1441 reviews)
$229+
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Renting a car in Palm Cove

Renting a car in Palm Cove costs $40 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Cove.

Expect to pay $3.97 per gallon in Palm Cove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.70 and $63.59. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Cove costs $40 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Cove.

Expect to pay $3.97 per gallon in Palm Cove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.70 and $63.59. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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