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.
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
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.
How to Get to Coolangatta
Plane
When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Coolangatta include Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coolangatta
Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta
Hiring a car in Coolangatta
Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $50 per day, on average, or $299 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.
Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.78 and $45.04. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Coolangatta
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$62/day
Full-size SUV
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$72/day