Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Runaway Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Runaway Bay

With a population of 8.970, Runaway Bay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Runaway Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Runaway Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cavills Steakhouse (6 Bayview St) and Indian Empire (U 3 455 Oxley Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Runaway Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Runaway Bay

Plane

Although Runaway Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 29 km from Runaway Bay. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Runaway Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 62 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

Although Runaway Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 29 km from Runaway Bay. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Runaway Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Runaway Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 62 km from Runaway Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Runaway Bay

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Runaway Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Runaway Bay

Most booked hotels in Runaway Bay

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Meriton Suites Southport
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Mantra Southport Sharks
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$315+
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Broadwater Shores Waterfront Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Woodroffe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Hiring a car in Runaway Bay

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Runaway Bay (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 Runaway Bay (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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