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.
When to visit Palm Cove
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 centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Palm Cove include Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Cove departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove.
Airlines serving Palm Cove
Where to stay in Palm Cove
From 5-star hotels such as the The Reef House Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults & Couples Boutique Tropical Escapes to great affordable options like the Alassio Palm Cove, Palm Cove offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $359 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Cove
Most booked hotels in Palm Cove
Hiring a car in Palm Cove
Hiring a car in Palm Cove costs $73 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Cairns.
Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.