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, Tupe Aloha (Shop 1 1 Douglas St) and Greenhouse Canteen and Bar - Coolangatta (140 Griffith Street) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10715
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10715
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 18h 05m.

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 Europcar 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 Mumbai and takes around 18h 05m.

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 Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,835 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,634 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 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 ₹ 11,175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,590 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)
₹ 11,584+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,253+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 7,352+
Yha Coolangatta Gold Coast
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 2,172+
Calico Court Motel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 7,520+

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,779 per day, on average, or ₹ 33,454 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

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 ₹ 1,183 and ₹ 1,577. 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 (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs ₹ 4,779 per day, on average, or ₹ 33,454 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

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 ₹ 1,183 and ₹ 1,577. 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 (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.