Coolangatta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coolangatta

With a population of 8.245, Coolangatta 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 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Coolangatta

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 17h 45m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 17h 45m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (470 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 542 reviews)
$119+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1337 reviews)
$118+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3090 reviews)
$113+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4660 reviews)
$89+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1665 reviews)
$28+
Palm Beach Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1642 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $36 per day, on average, or $466 if you want to rent if for 13 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $36 per day, on average, or $466 if you want to rent if for 13 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.