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.
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 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 Wellington and takes around 3h 40m.
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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.54. 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.