Surfers Paradise travel guide
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You're Going to Love Surfers Paradise
With a population of 18,501, Surfers Paradise 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surfers Paradise has to offer.
Where to Eat in Surfers Paradise
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hard Rock Cafe - Surfers Paradise (Corner Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd) and Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise (Level 1/4-14 The Esplanade Soul Boardwalk) are great picks.
When to visit Surfers Paradise
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Surfers Paradise
Plane
When flying to Surfers Paradise, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Surfers Paradise from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Surfers Paradise.
Car
Another option to get to Surfers Paradise is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 44 miles from Surfers Paradise. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Surfers Paradise
Where to stay in Surfers Paradise
From 5-star hotels such as the Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise to great affordable options like the Paradise Island Resort, Surfers Paradise offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 270 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Surfers Paradise
Most booked hotels in Surfers Paradise
Hiring a car in Surfers Paradise
Expect to pay S$ 1.54 per litre in Surfers Paradise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.48 and S$ 24.64. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Surfers Paradise, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.