Broadbeach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Broadbeach

With a population of 8.738, Broadbeach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Broadbeach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Broadbeach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Moo Moo Restaurant (Gold Coast) (2685 Gold Coast Highway) and Hideaway Kitchen & Bar Broadbeach (2657 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Broadbeach

Broadbeach in October
Estimated hotel price
$246
1 night at 3-star hotel
Broadbeach in October
Estimated hotel price
$246
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Broadbeach

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include Air Canada, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Broadbeach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Broadbeach include Air Canada, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Broadbeach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Broadbeach.

Car

Another option to get to Broadbeach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Broadbeach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Broadbeach

Airlines serving Broadbeach

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,592 reviews)
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Where to stay in Broadbeach

From 5-star hotels such as the The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Neptune Resort, Broadbeach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Broadbeach

Most booked hotels in Broadbeach

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$212+
Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$167+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$255+
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$248+
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$257+

Hiring a car in Broadbeach

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Broadbeach costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Coolangatta Gold Coast.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Broadbeach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Broadbeach is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.