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

Coffs Harbour travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Coffs Harbour to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour in June
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coffs Harbour in June
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 25m.

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 Turo and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

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 25m.

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 Turo and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coffs Harbour

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Coffs Harbour

Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (567 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coffs Harbour

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $398 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coffs Harbour, with prices from $90 to $589 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 97% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Coffs Harbour by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Coffs Harbour

Most booked hotels in Coffs Harbour

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Royal Palms Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Quality Hotel City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$125+
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Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$151+
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Coffs Windmill Motel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$178+
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ibis budget Coffs Harbour
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Coffs Harbour

Hiring a car in Coffs Harbour costs $81 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.79. 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 (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coffs Harbour costs $81 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.79. 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 (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coffs Harbour

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$62/day

Economy
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