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. 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.

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When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 190
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and Budget, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Cove is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 22 km from Palm Cove. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and Budget, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (964 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,933 reviews)
Air China
Good (101 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,729 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Cove

Average rates range from around S$ 209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 332 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)
S$ 229+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 244+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 198+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.39 and S$ 21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.37 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 S$ 16.39 and S$ 21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Cove is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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