Main Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Main Beach

With a population of 5,645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ladybird (94 Seaworld Dr Waterfront Palazzo Versace) and Southport Yacht Club (1 Macarthur Pde) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
€176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in May
Estimated hotel price
€176
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 38h 30m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Main Beach from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 38h 30m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€90+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€144+
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€112+
Mantra on View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€82+

Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay €1.09 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.05 and €17.40. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.09 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €13.05 and €17.40. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Main Beach, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.