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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's 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 center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 543 reviews)
$122+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1334 reviews)
$134+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3040 reviews)
$110+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4662 reviews)
$86+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1707 reviews)
$26+
Palm Beach Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1653 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.