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 March
Estimated flight+hotel price
$82
2 travellers
Flight to Coolangatta
3 nights at hotel
Coolangatta in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
$82
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 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolangatta include Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. 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 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 Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. 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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,484 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,128 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,540 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,845 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,327 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

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Rydges Gold Coast Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Meridian Tower
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.22. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $44 per day, on average, or $175 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.22. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$46/day

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