
Coffs Harbour travel guide
Coffs Harbour Tourism | Coffs Harbour Guide
You're Going to Love Coffs Harbour
With a population of 26,353, Coffs Harbour is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Coffs Harbour deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Coffs Harbour
When to visit Coffs Harbour
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coffs Harbour in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Coffs Harbour, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Coffs Harbour
Plane
When flying to Coffs Harbour, you’ll arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coffs Harbour include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Coffs Harbour departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 195 miles from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Alpha and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coffs Harbour
Where to stay in Coffs Harbour
Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $362 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coffs Harbour, with prices from $37 to $1,867 per night. Coffs Harbour CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coffs Harbour are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coffs Harbour
Most booked hotels in Coffs Harbour
Hiring a car in Coffs Harbour
Hiring a car in Coffs Harbour costs $107 per day, on average, or $213 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.
Expect to pay $2.26 per litre in Coffs Harbour (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.09 and $36.12. The most frequently booked car type in Coffs Harbour is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Coffs Harbour
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$64/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$68/day



