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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.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 01, 2026 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 June, 2026

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

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

    Thanks

    nicholas w.
    Booked: Small Tray Truck - Isuzu or similar
    Alexandria (Australia)
    Small Tray Truck - Isuzu or similar
  • 17 Mar 2026

    All well done.

    craig a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Devonport Downtown
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 15 Apr 2026

    All good easy to use

    justin b.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 03 May 2026

    Smooth and easy

    carl b.
    Booked: Toyota bZ4X or similar
    Perth Airport
    Toyota bZ4X or similar
  • 26 Apr 2026

    so far so good seems reliable

    brian h.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Perth Downtown
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Good as always except we can't get the car at the domestic terminal, out of your control.

    ion c.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 03 May 2026

    All very smooth up to this point.

    katrin n.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Townsville Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 04 May 2026

    easy to use

    stephen f.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Port Macquarie Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Palm Cove

🚗 Vehicle typesCar and SUV.
🔑 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 Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Palm Cove

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota CamryHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Avis

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota CH-R

    Toyota CH-R

    5

    5

    3 small

    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 01 June, 2026

Palm Cove daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Jun

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Tue

02 Jun

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Wed

03 Jun

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Thu

04 Jun

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Limited availability

Fri

05 Jun

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Limited availability

Sat

06 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

07 Jun

$97

$99

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

01 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

02 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

03 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

04 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

05 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

06 Jun

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

07 Jun

$110

$112

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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 01 June, 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

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    99 Williams Esplanade The Reef House Resort, Queensland

  • Budget Palm Cove

    Budget Palm Cove

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    99 Williams Esplanade, Queensland

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 $97 per day for a Compact SUV, up to AUD $112 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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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