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. 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, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
$301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
$301
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 Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 3h 40m.

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, 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 Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 3h 40m.

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,297 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,020 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,696 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $309 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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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$428+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $2.07 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 $24.75 and $32.99.

Expect to pay $2.07 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 $24.75 and $32.99.