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.

Where to Eat in Coolangatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Radici Pasta House (Shop 2, 99 Griffith St) and Agave Rosa (74 Musgrave St Shop 2) are great picks.

When to visit Coolangatta

Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 612
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 612
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 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 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of CarHood and JUCY , 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 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 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of CarHood and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (372 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (466 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around RM 644 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay RM 5.52 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 66.19 and RM 88.25. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay RM 5.52 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 66.19 and RM 88.25. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.