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 7 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 July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10706
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10706
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coolangatta in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Coolangatta, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 19h 05m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,021 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,492 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,500+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,182+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,375+
Coolangatta Yha
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 2,170+
Calico Court Motel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 7,513+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,775 per day, on average, or ₹ 33,425 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 99 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,182 and ₹ 1,576. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,775 per day, on average, or ₹ 33,425 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 99 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,182 and ₹ 1,576. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.