The average price of a 7-day trip to Coolangatta is $2,121 for a solo traveler, $3,809 for a couple, and $7,141 for a family of 4. Coolangatta hotels range from $43 to $210 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are between $1,145 and $2,562 per person for economy flights and $3,593 to $8,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $81 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Coolangatta, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OOL and stay in a Coolangatta hotel:
- February 5th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Coolangatta is usually late August to early September.
Average Coolangatta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Coolangatta for a week is $1,183-$3,274($169-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,101 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Coolangatta for a week is $3,140-$6,864($449-$981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,202 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Coolangatta for a week is $4,180-$11,644($597-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,404 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Coolangatta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Coolangatta? The cheapest trip to Coolangatta is about $138 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $260 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $38.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Coolangatta for a week is $967-$4,086($138-$584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,101 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Coolangatta for a week is $1,706-$6,432($244-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,202 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Coolangatta for a week is $3,412-$11,820($487-$1,689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,404 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $406 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Coolangatta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Coolangatta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Coolangatta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Coolangatta for a week is $2,873-$10,068($410-$1,438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,649 to $4,454 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Coolangatta for a week is $5,152-$15,600($736-$2,229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,298 to $8,908 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Coolangatta for a week is $10,304-$29,388($1,472-$4,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,596 to $17,816 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $420 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Coolangatta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Coolangatta is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Coolangatta due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Coolangatta Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Coolangatta hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Coolangatta.
Flight Costs to Coolangatta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,562 average in late December to a low of $1,145 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Coolangatta our data includes 90 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Coolangatta from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,747 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $94.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Coolangatta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,417, so you can easily save about 124% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Coolangatta can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $524 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.