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 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain 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 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 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, 554 reviews)
$130+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1344 reviews)
$137+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2988 reviews)
$112+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4664 reviews)
$89+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1728 reviews)
$26+
Palm Beach Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1656 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Coolangatta

Renting a car in Coolangatta costs $38 per day, on average, or $154 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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 $154 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. 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.