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 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 Bargain 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 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,404 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,564 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,636 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,014 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 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 Southport
5 stars
Excellent (9, 3075 reviews)
$135+
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1727 reviews)
$248+
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 4938 reviews)
$155+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2229 reviews)
$145+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5958 reviews)
$201+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3747 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.