Main Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Main Beach
With a population of 5,645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Main Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Main Beach
Where to Eat in Main Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and Main Wave Restaurant (Shop 10, 26-30 Tedder Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Main Beach
How to Get to Main Beach
Plane
When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Main Beach include Air Canada, Jetstar and ANA. The shortest domestic flight to Main Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.
Car
Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Main Beach
Where to stay in Main Beach
From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $272 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach
Most booked hotels in Main Beach
Hiring a car in Main Beach
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.24 and $28.32. The most frequently booked car type in Main Beach is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.