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 4 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in June
Estimated hotel price
$259
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 Alpha and EverythingFleet, 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 Alpha and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,380 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,186 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,978 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.38 and $29.84. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burleigh Heads, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.38 and $29.84. Compact (Subaru Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burleigh Heads, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.