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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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Intermediate CarView offerFrom $63/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $76/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom $83/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Standard CarView offerFrom $104/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Fullsize CarView offerFrom $104/day
for 21 Sep - 26 Sep 2025
Fullsize SUVView offerFrom $174/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 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 18 September, 2025
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- 30 Aug 2025michael s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarGold Coast Airport
- 25 Jun 2025david l.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarNowra
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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. |
Car models commonly available in Palm Cove
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Palm Cove
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Palm Cove
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Palm Cove
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Palm Cove
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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 18 September, 2025
Palm Cove daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$142
$145
19 Sep
$63
$110
20 Sep
$63
$110
21 Sep
$63
$110
22 Sep
$116
$161
23 Sep
$96
$161
24 Sep
$116
$161
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$152
$163
19 Sep
$104
$124
20 Sep
$104
$124
21 Sep
$104
$124
22 Sep
$158
$181
23 Sep
$152
$181
24 Sep
$158
$181
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$148
$154
19 Sep
$76
$116
20 Sep
$76
$116
21 Sep
$76
$116
22 Sep
$127
$177
23 Sep
$105
$177
24 Sep
$127
$177
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$168
$172
19 Sep
$83
$130
20 Sep
$83
$130
21 Sep
$83
$130
22 Sep
$138
$192
23 Sep
$114
$192
24 Sep
$138
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$221
$221
19 Sep
$174
$174
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
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
22 Sep
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
23 Sep
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
24 Sep
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$237
$241
19 Sep
$189
$225
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
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
22 Sep
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
23 Sep
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
24 Sep
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$239
$245
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
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
22 Sep
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
23 Sep
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
24 Sep
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
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 18 September, 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 - 5:00 PM
Budget Palm Cove
99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD, 4879
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 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 $63 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $225 per day for a Premium 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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