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 11 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, PIPI's Restaurant (Level 1 Boundary Street) and Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 207
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 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 18h 55m.

Car

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

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 18h 55m.

Car

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,263 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,381 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,518 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

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Mantra Coolangatta Beach
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Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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Kirra Palms Holiday Apartments
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Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
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Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 513 if you want to rent it for 11 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.27 and C$ 36.35. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota C-HR or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 513 if you want to rent it for 11 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.27 and C$ 36.35. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota C-HR or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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