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

Coolum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coolum Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Coolum Beach

Plane

When flying to Coolum Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 5 miles 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 65 miles from Coolum Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Coolum Beach, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 5 miles 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 65 miles from Coolum Beach. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Coolum Beach

Airlines serving Coolum Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coolum Beach

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coolum Beach

Most booked hotels in Coolum Beach

Coolum Seaside Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$252+
The Point Coolum Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$259+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
Coolum Budget Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$84+
The Beach Retreat Coolum
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$175+

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Coolum Beach.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.

Hiring a car in Coolum Beach costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Coolum Beach.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.