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. Coolangatta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
S$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 175
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 6h.

Car

Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,351 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,332 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,978 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs S$ 41 per day, on average, or S$ 83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay S$ 1.74 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 S$ 20.83 and S$ 27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mazda CX-9 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs S$ 41 per day, on average, or S$ 83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.

Expect to pay S$ 1.74 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 S$ 20.83 and S$ 27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Standard (Mazda CX-9 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Coolangatta

East Coast Car Rentals

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