Palm Cove travel guide

Palm Cove Tourism | Palm Cove Guide

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Cove has to offer.

When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
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 centre The shortest flight to Palm Cove from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 26h 35m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove.

Plane

When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Palm Cove from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 26h 35m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove.

Airports near Palm Cove

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (945 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (371 reviews)
China Southern
Good (187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,182 reviews)
Air China
Good (286 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

From 5-star hotels such as the The Reef House Adults Retreat to great affordable options like the Alassio Palm Cove, Palm Cove offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 387 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Cove

Most booked hotels in Palm Cove

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Mantra Amphora
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
Paradise On The Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 348+

Renting a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre 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 C$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. Compact (MG 5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Palm Cove, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre 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 C$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. Compact (MG 5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Palm Cove, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.