Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Carrara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carrara

With a population of 11,970, Carrara is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrara has to offer.

When to visit Carrara

Carrara in April
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrara in April
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrara

Plane

When flying to Carrara, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Carrara include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Carrara departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Carrara is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 70 km from Carrara. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Carrara, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Carrara include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Carrara departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Carrara is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 70 km from Carrara. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Carrara

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Carrara

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrara

Most booked hotels in Carrara

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Q1 Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Dorsett Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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voco Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Hiring a car in Carrara

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Carrara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Carrara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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