Introduction
Where to eat
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. Main Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 236
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 9h 55m.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 9h 55m.

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.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,080 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,329 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 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 S$ 181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 179+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 202+
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voco Gold Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay S$ 1.34 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$ 16.05 and S$ 21.40.

Expect to pay S$ 1.34 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$ 16.05 and S$ 21.40.

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