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 24 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Main Beach from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 18h 25m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 18h 25m.

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

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,492 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,072 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,023 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,771 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,019 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $193 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, 5007 reviews)
$136+
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Meriton Suites Southport, Gold Coast
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3122 reviews)
$142+
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Rhapsody Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4593 reviews)
$133+
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Pacific Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2246 reviews)
$133+
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Sea World Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6101 reviews)
$185+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3806 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $4.92 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 $59.05 and $78.74.

Expect to pay $4.92 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 $59.05 and $78.74.