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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.

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    Our customers have rated their Palm Cove car rental booking experience 4.8/5
    (11 reviews)
    • 02 Aug 2026

      Really good booking experience

      tharindu f.
      Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
      Townsville Airport
      Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
    • 23 Sep 2026

      It was easy and clear, the 9nly problem is that it refreshes the search too often

      erez n.
      Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
      Sydney Airport
      Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    • 08 Sep 2026

      Simple quick process Thank you

      christene b.
      Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
      Sydney Domestic Airport
      Mystery Vehicle or similar
    • 01 Oct 2026

      Good straight forward process with clear info on the options available & immediate booking procedure & follow up confirmation.

      stephen m.
      Booked: Honda Crv or similar
      Sydney Airport
      Honda Crv or similar
    • 20 Oct 2026

      Fast

      amit i.
      Booked: Compact SUV
      Cairns Airport
      Compact SUV
    • 04 Oct 2026

      Easy and simple

      edit g.
      Booked: Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
      Broome Airport
      Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
    • 12 Sep 2026

      Quick and easy

      murray s.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Canberra Airport
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 26 Oct 2026

      Great site, easy to use.

      jean t.
      Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
      Adelaide Airport
      Mazda Cx3 or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car in Palm Cove

    🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Palm Cove.
    ✅ Rental brandsAvis and Budget.

    Car models commonly available in Palm Cove

    Kia vehicles for hire in Palm Cove

    • Kia Cerato

      Kia Cerato

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Budget

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Budget

    Toyota vehicles for hire in Palm Cove

    • Toyota CH-R

      Toyota CH-R

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Yaris Cross

      Toyota Yaris CrossHybrid

      5

      5

      1 large

      Providers

      Avis

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    The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. 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 09 November, 2026

    Palm Cove daily rate data

    We do not have enough historical rental rate data for Palm Cove to display this chart. This doesn't mean vehicles are unavailable, so please enter your pick-up and drop-off dates to compare current rental car availability and prices in Palm Cove.

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    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 09 November, 2026

    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).

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    Car rental depots in Palm Cove

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Avis Palm Cove

      Avis Palm Cove

      N/A

      99 Williams Esplanade The Reef House Resort

      Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
    • Budget Car Rental Palm Cove

      Budget Car Rental Palm Cove

      N/A

      99 Williams Esplanade

      Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00, w/e 08:00–12:00

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car in Palm Cove

    • Why are there no hire cars in Palm Cove at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Palm Cove, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • 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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