Introduction
What to do
When to visit
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 May
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tweed Heads in May
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Tweed Heads include Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Tweed Heads departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tweed Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 95 km from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of East Coast 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 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Tweed Heads include Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Tweed Heads departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tweed Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 95 km from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Tweed Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Tweed Heads

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,767 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,236 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,343 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,746 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,950 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tweed Heads

Most booked hotels in Tweed Heads

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Tweed Ultima Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Hiring a car in Tweed Heads

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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, 18% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.36 and $24.48. The most frequently booked car type in Tweed Heads is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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, 18% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.36 and $24.48. The most frequently booked car type in Tweed Heads is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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