Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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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
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 19h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire 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 Los Angeles and takes around 19h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Yesaway, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,272 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,641 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,744 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,624 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $152 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

Meriton Suites Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 5265 reviews)
$152+
Q1 Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6111 reviews)
$184+
Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2309 reviews)
$138+
Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4151 reviews)
$187+
Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6283 reviews)
$179+
Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4047 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09.

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09.