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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.