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

Burleigh Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burleigh Heads

With a population of 10,978, Burleigh Heads 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burleigh Heads has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fish House (50 Goodwin Terrace) and Harry's Steak Bistro and Bar (1744 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Margarita Cartel (Shop 2, 1840 Gold Coast Hwy) and Pancakes Diner Burleigh (Christine Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burleigh Heads.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in January
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in January
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burleigh Heads

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 14h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 14h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Most booked hotels in Burleigh Heads

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Burleigh on the Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1127 reviews)
$115+
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Sandbar Burleigh
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 159 reviews)
$145+
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Dorsett Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1869 reviews)
$107+
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 549 reviews)
$109+
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Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 699 reviews)
$142+
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Pacific Regis Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 756 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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