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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tweed Heads in August
Estimated hotel price
$187
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, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. 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 95 km from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, 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, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines. 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 95 km from Tweed Heads. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Tweed Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Tweed Heads

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,794 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,149 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,365 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,483 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,539 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,248 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 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)
$193+
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The Sebel Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Tweed Heads

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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, 20% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.47 and $29.95. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tweed Heads, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tweed Heads costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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, 20% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.47 and $29.95. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tweed Heads, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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