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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Cove has to offer.

When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
€133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
€133
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 centre. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 39h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 14 miles from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 760 miles and will cost you around €115. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about €517 for a journey of 1920 miles.

Plane

When flying to Palm Cove, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palm Cove from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 39h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 14 miles from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 760 miles and will cost you around €115. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about €517 for a journey of 1920 miles.

Airports near Palm Cove

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
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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 €166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €201 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)
€138+
Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€137+
Paradise on the Beach Resort - Palm Cove
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€76+
Mango Lagoon Resort & Wellness Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€90+
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€139+
Mantra Amphora
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€90+

Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.11 and €17.48. 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.

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.11 and €17.48. 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.