Airlie 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 Airlie Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach (Lot 116 Pringle Rd) and Fish D'vine (12 Airlie Esplanade) are great picks.
Although Airlie Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 17 miles from Airlie Beach. The shortest flight to Airlie Beach from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 43h 25m.
Another option to get to Airlie Beach is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 142 miles from Airlie Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - Adults Only and Nomads Airlie Beach.
Hiring a car in Airlie Beach costs £40 per day, on average, or £121 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Airlie Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.90 and £14.53. The most frequently booked car type in Airlie Beach is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.