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 June
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in June
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 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 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Big Boy Car Rentals and Hertz, 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 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 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Big Boy Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,937 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,903 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,319 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,187 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,950 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,501 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,268 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $48 per day, on average, or $289 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $2.46 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 $29.48 and $39.30. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs $48 per day, on average, or $289 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $2.46 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 $29.48 and $39.30. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Coolangatta

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$74/day

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$82/day

Full-size SUV
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