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

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 283
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 283
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 24 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Main Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 26h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

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 Toronto and takes around 26h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,786 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 297 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 406+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Imperial Hotel Gold Coast - Islander Hotel Trading Pty Ltd
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 264+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.46 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$ 17.50 and C$ 23.34.

Expect to pay C$ 1.46 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$ 17.50 and C$ 23.34.