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Hiring a car

Rainbow Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rainbow Beach

With a population of 3,428, Rainbow Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rainbow Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rainbow Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rainbow Beach

Plane

Although Rainbow Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 68 km from Rainbow Beach. Bundaberg is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Rainbow Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Rainbow Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 174 km from Rainbow Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

Although Rainbow Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 68 km from Rainbow Beach. Bundaberg is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Rainbow Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Rainbow Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 174 km from Rainbow Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Rainbow Beach

BDBBundaberg
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay

Airlines serving Rainbow Beach

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,405 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in Rainbow Beach

Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $390 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rainbow Beach

Most booked hotels in Rainbow Beach

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Debbie's Place
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$250+
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Hiring a car in Rainbow Beach

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Rainbow Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Rainbow Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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