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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.

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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

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 Alpha and Yesaway, 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 San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

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 Alpha and Yesaway, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,845 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 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 $207 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, 5344 reviews)
$129+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2324 reviews)
$142+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4200 reviews)
$186+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6333 reviews)
$184+
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Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1758 reviews)
$163+
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Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4316 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33.