Main Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Main Beach

With a population of 5,645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Main Beach to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ladybird (94 Seaworld Dr Waterfront Palazzo Versace) and Southport Yacht Club (1 Macarthur Pde) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15829
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15829
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 9,846 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,830 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,774+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,700+
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,260+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 12,595+
Mantra on View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 7,449+

Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,171 and ₹ 1,561. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,171 and ₹ 1,561. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.