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 6 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
₹ 10493
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10493
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 New Delhi and takes around 30h 30m.

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 New Delhi and takes around 30h 30m.

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 (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (959 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,231 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,987 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (843 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (791 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,797 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (536 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,568 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,066 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,810 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)
₹ 10,388+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,128+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,082+
Calico Court Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,854+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 2,230+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,839 per day, on average, or ₹ 29,032 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay ₹ 95 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 ₹ 1,143 and ₹ 1,524. 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 Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,839 per day, on average, or ₹ 29,032 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay ₹ 95 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 ₹ 1,143 and ₹ 1,524. 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 Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.