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 March
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadbeach in March
Estimated hotel price
$219
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 Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

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 East Coast 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 Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Broadbeach

Airlines serving Broadbeach

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,499 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,615 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 $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$253+
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$200+
Mantra on View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$152+

Hiring a car in Broadbeach

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $30 per day, on average, or $150 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 103% cheaper than airport locations in Broadbeach.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.85 and $30.46.

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $30 per day, on average, or $150 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 103% cheaper than airport locations in Broadbeach.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.85 and $30.46.