Introduction
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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Palm Cove to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Palm Cove

Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 510
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Cove in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 510
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 20m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1545 km and will cost you around AED 764. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 2,024 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 20m.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Palm Cove. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Palm Cove takes 1545 km and will cost you around AED 764. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 2,024 for a journey of 3090 km.

Airports near Palm Cove

CNSCairns
CTNCooktown
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Palm Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,204 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (145 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,393 reviews)
Air China
Good (86 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 AED 561 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 838 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)
AED 528+
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Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 542+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 294+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 464+
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Hiring a car in Palm Cove

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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 AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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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