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

Main Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Main Beach

With a population of 5,645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Main Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

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Q1 Resort & Spa - Official
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4472 reviews)
$140+
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Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 933 reviews)
$150+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3044 reviews)
$161+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2527 reviews)
$147+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2157 reviews)
$126+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3344 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Main Beach (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.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Main Beach (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.