Coffs Harbour travel guide
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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coffs Harbour has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Coffs Harbour
Where to Eat in Coffs Harbour
If you’re looking for affordable options, Latitude 30 Restaurant (8/1 Marina Dr) and Surf Club Restaurant & Bar (23 Surf Club Road) are great picks.
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 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coffs Harbour include Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Rex. The shortest domestic flight to Coffs Harbour departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 314 km from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and CarHood, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coffs Harbour
Where to stay in Coffs Harbour
Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coffs Harbour, with prices from $97 to $2,212 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 57% 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 $119 per day, on average, or $474 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.
Expect to pay $1.75 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 $21.00 and $27.99. The most frequently booked car type in Coffs Harbour is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.