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.

Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

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

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,024 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,539 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around $259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $381 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.