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 May
Estimated hotel price
RM 583
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 583
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 24h 05m.

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 Simba Car Hire and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 24h 05m.

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 Simba Car Hire and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,966 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,565 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,646 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs RM 128 per day, on average, or RM 257 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 4.61 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 55.26 and RM 73.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coolangatta costs RM 128 per day, on average, or RM 257 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 4.61 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 55.26 and RM 73.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Coolangatta

East Coast Car Rentals

East Coast Car Rentals
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