Southport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Southport
With a population of 28,315, Southport is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Southport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Southport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jasmine Room (Sundale Level 1, 2 Como Cres) and Frenzy's - Southport Sharks (Olsen Ave & Musgrave Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Southport
How to Get to Southport
Plane
When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Southport include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Southport.
Car
Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
From 5-star hotels such as the Meriton Suites Southport to great affordable options like the Woodroffe Hotel, Southport offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Southport.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.