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 3 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

Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Coolangatta

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 15m.

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 hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 15m.

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 hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,592 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£70+
Palm Beach Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£46+
Regency on The Beach
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£79+
Calico Court Motel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs £28 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.01 and £14.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs £28 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay £0.92 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.01 and £14.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.