The easiest way to book a car hire in Palm Cove
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Car rental rates in Palm Cove, Queensland
Palm Cove is a beach holiday destination just 30 minutes from Cairns and about two hours from the spectacular and world-famous Daintree Rainforest.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Cairns easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 09 Nov 2025
from AUD $68/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 09 Nov 2025
from AUD $74/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 09 Nov 2025
from AUD $80/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 05 Nov 2025
from AUD $80/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 05 Nov 2025
from AUD $80/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 07 Nov - 10 Nov 2025
from AUD $90/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 06 Nov - 11 Nov 2025
from AUD $98/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from AUD $124/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 01, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 01 November, 2025
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- 10 Sep 2025darren p.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 29 Jul 2025anne l.Booked: Compact SUVGold Coast Airport
- 23 Oct 2025allan s.Booked: Compact AutomaticSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
- 18 Oct 2025thomas d.Booked: Hyundai Venue or similarBrisbane Airport
- 23 Oct 2025mathew e.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarPerth Airport
- 10 Oct 2025terry u.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarKarratha Airport
- 17 Oct 2025olivia t.Booked: Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similarAlice Springs Airport
- 20 Oct 2025richard b.Booked: Compact SUVMelbourne Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Palm Cove
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Palm Cove. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis and Budget. |
Palm Cove daily rate data
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 01 November, 2025
Cairns Airport car hire
Are you flying into Cairns?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Cairns Airport (CNS).
Car rental depots in Palm Cove
Car hire depots in Palm Cove are marked on the map below.
Avis Palm Cove
99 Williams Esplanade The Reef House Resort, Palm Cove QLD, 4879
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Budget Palm Cove
99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD, 4879
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Palm Cove
How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Cove?
Prices start at AUD $68 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $294 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Palm Cove.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Palm Cove?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $124 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Palm Cove.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Palm Cove?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Palm Cove may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
What will it cost to park in Palm Cove?
There are more than 6,400 parking spots in Cairns and the surrounding areas with parking limits signposted. Parking is generally AUD$1.80 per hour and free on public holidays.
Can I pick up a car hire in Palm Cove and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Palm Cove and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
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