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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in August
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 15h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,621 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (508 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,601 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 553 reviews)
$121+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1341 reviews)
$130+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2962 reviews)
$112+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4659 reviews)
$89+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1731 reviews)
$26+
Palm Beach Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1657 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Tiida or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.