Broadbeach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Broadbeach

With a population of 8 738, Broadbeach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Broadbeach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Broadbeach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Miss Moneypenny's - Broadbeach (50 Surf Parade Ground floor of the Avani Hotel) and Mamasan Kitchen and Bar (3 Oracle Boulevade) are great picks.

When to visit Broadbeach

Broadbeach in April
Estimated hotel price
$251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadbeach in April
Estimated hotel price
$251
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Broadbeach

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and LATAM Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Broadbeach

Airlines serving Broadbeach

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (530 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,579 reviews)
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Where to stay in Broadbeach

From 5-star hotels such as the The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Neptune Resort, Broadbeach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Broadbeach

Most booked hotels in Broadbeach

Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$161+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$250+
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$147+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$250+
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$256+
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$182+

Hiring a car in Broadbeach

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.