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.

When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 675
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 675
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 26h 50m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 26h 50m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove.

Airports near Palm Cove

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 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 RM 842 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,020 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)
RM 701+
Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 696+
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 707+
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 390+
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 559+

Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay RM 5.55 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 66.52 and RM 88.69. 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 RM 5.55 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 66.52 and RM 88.69. 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.