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 Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast) (2685 Gold Coast Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Broadbeach

Broadbeach in June
Estimated hotel price
$244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadbeach in June
Estimated hotel price
$244
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 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Hobart and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Hobart and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Broadbeach

Airlines serving Broadbeach

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,545 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 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 $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 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)
$167+
Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$216+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$234+
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$151+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$233+
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$255+

Hiring a car in Broadbeach

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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, 3% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.46 and $28.61. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Broadbeach, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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, 3% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.46 and $28.61. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Broadbeach, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.