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
AED 484
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolangatta in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 484
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 30h 25m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Dollar, 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 30h 25m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolangatta

Airlines serving Coolangatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolangatta

Average rates range from around AED 474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 829 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolangatta

Hiring a car in Coolangatta

Expect to pay AED 4.15 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 AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.15 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 AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. The most frequently booked car type in Coolangatta is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Tiida or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.