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 22h 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, 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 22h 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,259 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,395 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4424 reviews)
$141+
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Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 895 reviews)
$125+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3022 reviews)
$209+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2502 reviews)
$148+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2150 reviews)
$118+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3292 reviews)
$171+
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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.