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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Palm Cove travel guide

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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 May
Estimated hotel price
RM 599
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 599
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 10h 45m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1287 km and will cost you around RM 441. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about RM 1,735 for a journey of 3090 km.

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 10h 45m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1287 km and will cost you around RM 441. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about RM 1,735 for a journey of 3090 km.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 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 RM 672 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 999 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 639+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 649+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 347+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 558+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay RM 4.59 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 55.04 and RM 73.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palm Cove, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.59 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 55.04 and RM 73.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palm Cove, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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