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. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolangatta has to offer.
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Coolangatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 24h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Coolangatta is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 58 miles from Coolangatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coolangatta
Where to stay in Coolangatta
Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 309 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta
Most booked hotels in Coolangatta
Renting a car in Coolangatta
Renting a car in Coolangatta costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 367 if you want to rent it for 9 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Coolangatta.
Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Coolangatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.05 and C$ 25.40. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Coolangatta, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.