Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, PIPI's Restaurant (Level 1 Boundary Street) and Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11869
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11869
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 Thiruvananthapuram and takes around 28h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain 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 Thiruvananthapuram and takes around 28h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,133 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Most booked hotels in Coolangatta

Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel - Close To City Centre & Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,050+
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,123+
Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,930+
City Lights Motel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 9,619+
Blue Pelican Motel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,898+
Tweed Central Motel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
₹ 9,968+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 6,280 per day, on average, or ₹ 18,840 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 6,280 per day, on average, or ₹ 18,840 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 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 ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,554. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Coolangatta, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.