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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Tupe Aloha (Shop 1 1 Douglas St) 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 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 30m.
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around C$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 and up for a 5-star experience.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.
Expect to pay C$ 1.57 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$ 18.79 and C$ 25.05. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.