Burleigh Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burleigh Heads

With a population of 10.978, Burleigh Heads is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fish House (50 Goodwin Terrace) and Harry's Steak Bistro and Bar (1744 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Mex Cartel (Shop 2/1840 Gold Coast Hwy) and Kami (Shop 5, 1863 Gold Coast Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burleigh Heads.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 453
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 453
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burleigh Heads

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Burleigh Heads.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 12 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Burleigh Heads.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 12 km from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around RM 672 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,085 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay RM 5.55 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.52 and RM 88.69. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.55 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.52 and RM 88.69. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.