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 4 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 July
Estimated flight+hotel price
$76
2 travellers
Flight to Coolangatta
3 nights at hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated flight+hotel price
$76
2 travellers
Flight to Coolangatta
3 nights at 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 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Coolangatta departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,056 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,407 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,543 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

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Tweed Ultima Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $40 per day, on average, or $162 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $21.98 and $29.31. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $40 per day, on average, or $162 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $21.98 and $29.31. 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 Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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