Burleigh Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burleigh Heads

With a population of 10,978, Burleigh Heads 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burleigh Heads has to offer.

Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fish House (50 Goodwin Terrace) and Harry's Steak Bistro and Bar (1744 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Margarita Cartel (Shop 2, 1840 Gold Coast Hwy) and Kami (Shop 5, 1863 Gold Coast Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burleigh Heads.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burleigh Heads

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 17h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 17h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,514 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Most booked hotels in Burleigh Heads

Burleigh on the Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 881 reviews)
$130+
Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 10868 reviews)
$126+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 6005 reviews)
$171+
Pacific Regis Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$180+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4828 reviews)
$99+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3124 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Burleigh Heads (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. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Burleigh Heads (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. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.