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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Main Beach to see all of its attractions.

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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 290
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 19h 20m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Sixt, 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 19h 20m.

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

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (6,943 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,710 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,567 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,742 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,643 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,605 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,907 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,760 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,178 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (764 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 257 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 281+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
voco Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Maldives Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+

Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 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$ 18.22 and C$ 24.29.

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 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$ 18.22 and C$ 24.29.

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