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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.
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 flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 55m.
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.
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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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.