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

Coolangatta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coolangatta

With a population of 8,245, Coolangatta 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 Coolangatta has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Big Papi's Cocina (140 Griffith St) and Bellakai (82 Marine Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Coolangatta

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Coolangatta include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Coolangatta include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $52 per day, on average, or $314 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.53 and $30.03. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $52 per day, on average, or $314 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.53 and $30.03. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact
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