Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burleigh Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burleigh Heads

With a population of 10,978, Burleigh Heads 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 Burleigh Heads has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Labart (8-10 West St) and Mr Hizola’s (1730 Gold Coast Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
$278
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
$278
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burleigh Heads

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Burleigh Heads include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Burleigh Heads include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,819 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.12 and $28.16. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burleigh Heads, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.12 and $28.16. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burleigh Heads, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.