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Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burleigh Heads has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Burleigh Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Labart (8-10 West St) and Mr Hizola’s (1730 Gold Coast Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
£146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burleigh Heads in March
Estimated hotel price
£146
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 Hertz and SafeDrive Car Rentals, 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 Hertz and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Burleigh Heads

Airlines serving Burleigh Heads

Lufthansa
Good (8,269 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,097 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,672 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,013 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,541 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,748 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,624 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,390 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burleigh Heads

Average rates range from around £189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burleigh Heads

Most booked hotels in Burleigh Heads

Meriton Suites Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Burleigh on the Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Mantra Twin Towns Coolangatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Palm Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Burleigh Heads

Expect to pay £1.19 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 £14.24 and £18.98. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Class Luxury Van or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.19 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 £14.24 and £18.98. The most frequently booked car type in Burleigh Heads is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Class Luxury Van or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.