Coolangatta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coolangatta
With a population of 8,245, Coolangatta 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Coolangatta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.
When to visit Coolangatta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Coolangatta
Plane
When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 45m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.
Car
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coolangatta
Where to stay in Coolangatta
Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta
Most booked hotels in Coolangatta
Renting a car in Coolangatta
Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $35 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Coolangatta (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 Coolangatta is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.