Broadbeach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Broadbeach

With a population of 8,738, Broadbeach 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Broadbeach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Broadbeach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Miss Moneypenny's - Broadbeach (50 Surf Parade Ground floor of the Avani Hotel) and Mamasan Kitchen and Bar (3 Oracle Boulevade) are great picks.

When to visit Broadbeach

Broadbeach in February
Estimated hotel price
$291
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadbeach in February
Estimated hotel price
$291
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Broadbeach

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Broadbeach from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Broadbeach from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Broadbeach

Airlines serving Broadbeach

Lufthansa
Good (7,346 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,757 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,615 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,753 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,067 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,155 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,330 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,364 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (944 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,989 reviews)
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Where to stay in Broadbeach

From 5-star hotels such as the The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Neptune Resort, Broadbeach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Broadbeach

Most booked hotels in Broadbeach

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$195+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$275+
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$187+
Mantra on View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$165+

Hiring a car in Broadbeach

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $46 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Broadbeach.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.42 and $31.23. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $46 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Broadbeach.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.42 and $31.23. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.