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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tweed Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tweed Heads

With a population of 9,017, Tweed Heads is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tweed Heads deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tweed Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tweed Heads

Plane

When flying to Tweed Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Tweed Heads include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Tweed Heads departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Tweed Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 59 miles from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Tweed Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Tweed Heads include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Tweed Heads departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Tweed Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 59 miles from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Tweed Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Tweed Heads

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 Tweed Heads

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $610 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tweed Heads

Most booked hotels in Tweed Heads

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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Tweed Heads Vegas Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Pyramid Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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City Lights Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$153+
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Hiring a car in Tweed Heads

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Tweed Heads (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. The most frequently booked car type in Tweed Heads is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Tweed Heads (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. The most frequently booked car type in Tweed Heads is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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