Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 645
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 645
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,326 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,567 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,657 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,868 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 RM 1,025 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,390 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)
RM 806+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 643+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 416+
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Cairns Queens Court
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 321+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay RM 4.60 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 RM 55.15 and RM 73.54. 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 car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.60 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 RM 55.15 and RM 73.54. 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 car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.