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 May
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coffs Harbour in May
Estimated hotel price
$30
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Coffs Harbour from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 195 miles from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coffs Harbour, you’ll arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Coffs Harbour from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Coffs Harbour is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 195 miles from Coffs Harbour. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coffs Harbour

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Coffs Harbour

Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (251 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (684 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (485 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (28 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coffs Harbour

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coffs Harbour, with prices from $26 to $1,299 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 16% 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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Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3425 reviews)
$133+
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Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3122 reviews)
$82+
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Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour
3 stars
Good (7.6, 3786 reviews)
$83+
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Sanctuary Resort & Treehouse Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2250 reviews)
$82+
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Coffs Harbour Budget Stay
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 4827 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Coffs Harbour

Renting a car in Coffs Harbour costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coffs Harbour, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Coffs Harbour costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Coffs Harbour.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coffs Harbour, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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