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 2 miles 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 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 Alpha and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways 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 Alpha and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,963 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $51 per day, on average, or $309 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $2.28 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 $27.35 and $36.47. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $51 per day, on average, or $309 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $2.28 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 $27.35 and $36.47. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

Intermediate
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