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, Ladybird (94 Seaworld Dr Waterfront Palazzo Versace) and Southport Yacht Club (1 Macarthur Pde) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 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, 4264 reviews)
$134+
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Dorsett Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1831 reviews)
$113+
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Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 692 reviews)
$106+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2050 reviews)
$117+
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Sunbird Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 889 reviews)
$132+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2855 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

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