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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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 6 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
$328
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
$328
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. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Burleigh Heads include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.

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 EverythingFleet, 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. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Burleigh Heads include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.

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 EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (8,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,063 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,743 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $523 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads costs $35 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Burleigh Heads.

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.33 and $33.77.

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads costs $35 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Burleigh Heads.

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.33 and $33.77.

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