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 18 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Dollar, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Dollar, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,869 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 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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The Reef House Adults Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 309 reviews)
$662+
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Crystalbrook Flynn
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1762 reviews)
$179+
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Crystalbrook Riley
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2801 reviews)
$237+
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Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1601 reviews)
$246+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2700 reviews)
$203+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2658 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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 $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. 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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