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 March
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 Los Angeles and takes around 18h 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 Alpha and Bargain 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 Los Angeles and takes around 18h 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 Alpha and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,154 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,696 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,843 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 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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Sunbird Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1008 reviews)
$192+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3084 reviews)
$170+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2182 reviews)
$109+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3343 reviews)
$180+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2594 reviews)
$148+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3450 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.