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

Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 243
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 243
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Main Beach from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 50m.

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 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Main Beach from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 50m.

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 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,499 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,615 reviews)
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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$ 212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 313 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

Q1 Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
Maldives Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+

Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.57 and C$ 24.75. 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.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.57 and C$ 24.75. 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.