Coolum Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coolum Beach
With a population of 9,346, Coolum Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Coolum Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in Coolum Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Frank Beach (7-13 Beach Rd) and Canteen Kitchen + Bar (1748 David Low Way) are great picks.
When to visit Coolum Beach
How to Get to Coolum Beach
Plane
When flying to Coolum Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Coolum Beach include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Coolum Beach departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Coolum Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 105 km from Coolum Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Coolum Beach
Where to stay in Coolum Beach
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coolum Beach
Most booked hotels in Coolum Beach
Hiring a car in Coolum Beach
Hiring a car in Coolum Beach costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Coolum Beach.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Coolum Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.91 and $27.87.