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, PIPI's Restaurant (Level 1 Boundary Street) and Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in May
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in May
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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 Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $63 per day, on average, or $376 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.30. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $63 per day, on average, or $376 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.30. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Compact
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