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 November
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$218
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 17h 25m.

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 Turo and Firefly, 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 17h 25m.

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 Turo and Firefly, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,180 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,600 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,043 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,892 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 5103 reviews)
$128+
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Q1 Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5813 reviews)
$161+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2260 reviews)
$123+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6209 reviews)
$205+
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2785 reviews)
$116+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4125 reviews)
$146+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82.

Expect to pay $5.49 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 $65.87 and $87.82.