Transfer Options from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove

Palm Cove is a quaint seaside village located in the Cairns region. Its palm tree-lined beach is backed by luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants. At Palm Cove, you can spend your day fishing, paddling in a kayak, barbequing on the beach or riding around the beautiful enclave on a bike. It’s truly a small paradise in Australia.

To start enjoying all that this little beach town has to offer, you can either take a local taxi or book a private transfer from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove – covering the route via public transportation is not an option. Taking a Cairns Airport taxi will cost around €80 (AUD 130) and will take just 25 minutes to reach Palm Cove in light traffic.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€80	25min	24/7

How to get from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove by taxi

To avoid having to wait in line and fill in paperwork for car rentals, you can take a quick and reliable private airport taxi. The journey time from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove by shuttle is just 25 minutes and the cost will be approximately €80 (AUD 130), based on a taximeter.

How much is an airport shuttle from Cairns to Palm Cove?

The local Cairns Airport taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the final cost of your journey from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove. The usual fare is around €80 (AUD 130), but this may change if there’s heavy traffic. For a fixed fare you can count on for your Cairns Airport to Palm Cove shuttle, we suggest booking in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€80 (AUD 130)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Cairns Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Cairns Airport?

As soon as you exit the Arrivals Hall at Cairns Airport, you will see the line of official airport taxis waiting to whisk you away to the small paradise that is Palm Cove.

Convenience

Renting a car in a foreign country can be stressful, expensive and time-consuming. Instead, why not book a taxi from Cairns Airpot to Palm Cove and enjoy a seamless door-to-door service? You won’t have to worry about paperwork or navigating the unfamiliar local roads if you book your Cairns Airport to Palm Cove shuttle with Welcome Pickups.

Editor’s Note

It's important to note that the duration of your trip and the cost of your Cairns Airport taxi fare may increase if you're travelling during rush hour traffic or very late at night.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver turns on and resets the taximeter before you begin your journey.

You can bring up to 4 people in a Cairns Airport taxi, included in the one fare.

Taxi drivers in Australia don't expect tips as standard.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How can I get from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove?

Unless you’re looking to rent a car for the duration of your time in Australia, the only way to get from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove is to take a taxi. The cost of a local Cairns Airport taxi will be around €80 (AUD 130) and the journey time shouldn’t be longer than 25 minutes.

What’s the average Cairns Airport to Palm Cove taxi price?

The average cost for an airport shuttle from Cairns to Palm Cove will be €80 (AUD 130). However, this is subject to change as the local drivers use a taximeter to calculate the actual cost of your fare. If you’d prefer to take a taxi transfer with a fixed fare that won’t change, we recommend pre-booking with Welcome Pickups instead.

Where can I find the Cairns Airport to Palm Cove bus timetable?

Unfortunately, there’s no bus from Cairns Airport to Palm Cove. To make the transfer, you will have to book your Cairns Airport to Palm Cove shuttle in advance or take a local taxi from outside of the airport.

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