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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Main Beach has to offer.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 257
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 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 42 miles from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,496 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 402+
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 196+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 133+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 240+
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 138+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.91 and S$ 22.54.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.91 and S$ 22.54.