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 5 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, Restaurant Labart (8-10 West St) and Mr Hizola’s (1730 Gold Coast Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in August
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in August
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,475 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 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, 1202 reviews)
$127+
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 673 reviews)
$136+
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Sandbar Burleigh - Official
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 213 reviews)
$174+
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Dorsett Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2060 reviews)
$106+
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Boardwalk Burleigh Beach - Official
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 769 reviews)
$136+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2531 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burleigh Heads, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burleigh Heads, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.