Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Main Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$304
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Main Beach include Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

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 EverythingFleet and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Main Beach include Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

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 EverythingFleet and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,898 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
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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 Apartments, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.50 and $28.66.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.50 and $28.66.

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