Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in April
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 Los Angeles and takes around 18h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 18h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (8,211 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,186 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,523 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,457 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,841 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,300 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
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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, 2116 reviews)
$168+
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Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1263 reviews)
$120+
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Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1622 reviews)
$233+
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Drift Palm Cove
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2786 reviews)
$159+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2730 reviews)
$180+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4333 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. 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 Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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