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You're Going to Love Coolangatta

With a population of 8,245, Coolangatta is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, PIPI's Restaurant (Level 1 Boundary Street) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in May
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in May
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Coolangatta

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include Air Canada, Air India and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include Air Canada, Air India and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,005 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,763 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,296 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,857 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,635 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,817 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,461 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,294 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,655 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,714 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,687 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,307 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,179 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (817 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (778 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (928 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $560 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Rydges Gold Coast Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$182+
The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$208+
The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$151+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$206+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$147+
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$173+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $1.68 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.06 and $26.75.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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

Expect to pay $1.68 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.06 and $26.75.

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