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.
Where to Eat in Coolangatta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) and Tupe Aloha (Shop 1 1 Douglas St) are great picks.
When to visit Coolangatta
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.
How to Get to Coolangatta
Plane
When flying to Coolangatta, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Coolangatta.
Car
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 93 km from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of JUCY and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coolangatta
Where to stay in Coolangatta
Average rates range from around RM 611 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,068 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta
Hiring a car in Coolangatta
Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs RM 324 per day, on average, or RM 648 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.
Expect to pay RM 5.57 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 RM 66.78 and RM 89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.