With a population of 8,245, Coolangatta is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $344 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.49 and $28.65. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.