Main Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Main Beach
With a population of 5.645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in Main Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ladybird (94 Seaworld Dr Waterfront Palazzo Versace) and Southport Yacht Club (1 Macarthur Pde) are great picks.
When to visit Main Beach
How to Get to Main Beach
Plane
When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Main Beach from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 34h 45m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.
Car
Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Main Beach
Where to stay in Main Beach
From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 292 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach
Most booked hotels in Main Beach
Renting a car in Main Beach
Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.18 and C$ 25.57. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.