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

Coffs Harbour travel guide

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With a population of 26,353, Coffs Harbour is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Coffs Harbour deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coffs Harbour in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coffs Harbour in January, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 9.1″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Coffs Harbour, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Coffs Harbour

Plane

When flying to Coffs Harbour, you’ll arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coffs Harbour from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 24h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 314 km from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coffs Harbour, you’ll arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coffs Harbour from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 24h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 314 km from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coffs Harbour

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Coffs Harbour

Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (181 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (951 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (557 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (429 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coffs Harbour

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coffs Harbour, with prices from $54 to $455 per night. Coffs Harbour CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coffs Harbour are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coffs Harbour

Most booked hotels in Coffs Harbour

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Quality Hotel City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1111 reviews)
$138+
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Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2767 reviews)
$113+
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Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2332 reviews)
$92+
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Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1960 reviews)
$96+
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ibis budget Coffs Harbour
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 2876 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Coffs Harbour

Renting a car in Coffs Harbour costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Coffs Harbour (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 Coffs Harbour is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coffs Harbour costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Coffs Harbour (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 Coffs Harbour is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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