Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Coolangatta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coolangatta

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) and PIPI's Restaurant (Level 1 Boundary Street) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 189
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Coolangatta

Plane

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 18h 10m.

Car

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 Simba Car Hire and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

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 18h 10m.

Car

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 Simba Car Hire and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

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 Coolangatta

Average rates range from around C$ 198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 491 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 133+
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Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 42 per day, on average, or C$ 291 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 42 per day, on average, or C$ 291 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Coolangatta

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