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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.

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 San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

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 Turo and Big Boy Car Rentals, 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 San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

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 Turo and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,002 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,341 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 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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Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 4880 reviews)
$119+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2218 reviews)
$102+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5914 reviews)
$203+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4315 reviews)
$157+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3613 reviews)
$132+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3824 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37.

Expect to pay $5.15 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 $61.78 and $82.37.