Burleigh Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burleigh Heads

With a population of 10,978, Burleigh Heads is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burleigh Heads has to offer.

Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fish House (50 Goodwin Terrace) and Harry's Steak Bistro and Bar (1744 Gold Coast Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Margarita Cartel (Shop 2, 1840 Gold Coast Hwy) and Kami (Shop 5, 1863 Gold Coast Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burleigh Heads.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in February
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burleigh Heads

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Burleigh Heads, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burleigh Heads from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Burleigh Heads is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 51 miles from Burleigh Heads. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (7,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,814 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,704 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,063 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,522 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,231 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (892 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (772 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,666 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Most booked hotels in Burleigh Heads

Burleigh on the Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Meriton Suites Broadbeach
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Mantra Twin Towns
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Greenmount Beach House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£131+

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay £0.85 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.11 and £13.47. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.85 per litre in Burleigh Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.11 and £13.47. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.