With a population of 8,245, Coolangatta is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 45m.
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around C$ 175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 305 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 32 per day, on average, or C$ 284 if you want to rent it for 9 days.
Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.22 and C$ 25.62. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.