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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 241
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 Edmonton and takes around 31h 20m.

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 Alamo and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

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 Edmonton and takes around 31h 20m.

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 Alamo and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,372 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,517 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,823 reviews)
Air China
Good (149 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around C$ 231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 385 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Cove

Most booked hotels in Palm Cove

Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
Palm Royale Cairns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+

Renting a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay C$ 1.85 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$ 22.11 and C$ 29.48. 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.85 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$ 22.11 and C$ 29.48. 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.