Coolum Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coolum Beach

With a population of 9,346, Coolum Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolum Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Coolum Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Frank Beach (7-13 Beach Rd) and Canteen Kitchen + Bar (1748 David Low Way) are great picks.

When to visit Coolum Beach

Coolum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Coolum Beach

Plane

When flying to Coolum Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolum Beach include Bonza, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coolum Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolum Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 105 km from Coolum Beach. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolum Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolum Beach include Bonza, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coolum Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolum Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 105 km from Coolum Beach. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolum Beach

Airlines serving Coolum Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,538 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolum Beach

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolum Beach

Most booked hotels in Coolum Beach

Coolum Seaside
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$250+
The Point Coolum Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$256+
Coolum Budget Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$85+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$138+
Beach Retreat Coolum
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$174+

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Coolum Beach.

Expect to pay $1.81 per litre in Coolum Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.64 and $28.85.

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $116 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Coolum Beach.

Expect to pay $1.81 per litre in Coolum Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.64 and $28.85.