With a population of 10,978, Burleigh Heads 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burleigh Heads has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fish House (50 Goodwin Terrace) and Harry's Steak Bistro and Bar (1744 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mex Cartel (Shop 2/1840 Gold Coast Hwy) and Kami (Shop 5, 1863 Gold Coast Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burleigh Heads.
When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 45m.
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Burleigh Heads.
Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.