Main Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Main Beach
With a population of 5,645, Main Beach 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in Main Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ladybird (94 Seaworld Dr Waterfront Palazzo Versace) and Southport Yacht Club (1 Macarthur Pde) are great picks.
When to visit Main Beach
How to Get to Main Beach
Plane
When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.
Car
Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Main Beach
Where to stay in Main Beach
From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach
Most booked hotels in Main Beach
Hiring a car in Main Beach
Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.57 and $31.43. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.