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

Coolangatta travel guide

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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 Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Turo and Alpha, 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 Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Turo and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,657 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,123 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,828 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,549 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

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Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 $1.63 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 $19.47 and $25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 $1.63 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 $19.47 and $25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$66/day

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