Airlie 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 Airlie Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish D'vine (12 Airlie Esplanade) and Eastwoods Dining & Bar (Shop 1 & 2, Beach Plaza, 6 Airlie Esplanade) are great picks.
Although Airlie Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 17 miles from Airlie Beach. The shortest flight to Airlie Beach from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 37h 25m.
Another option to get to Airlie Beach is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 142 miles from Airlie Beach. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.
Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Airlie Beach costs $91 per day, on average, or $273 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Airlie Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Airlie Beach, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.