How To Get From Gold Coast Airport To City Center – All Possible Ways

Last updated on August 26th, 2022 at 03:36 pm

We will write how to get from Gold Coast airport to city center. The distance from Gold Coast Airport to downtown is 22 kilometers. Read here how to buy the best Australia sim card for tourist and best Australia eSim

The travel time from Gold Coast airport to Gold Coast city center is around 40 minutes by taxi and $60-80 AUD. Click here to book online Moreton Island Day Trip

The cheapest way from Gold Coast airport to city center is by bus $6 AUD. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time. You can also rent a car in Gold Coast airport or get a private transfer.

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WHERE TO STAY IN GOLD COAST

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Gold Coast. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

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GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

BUS GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER (BEST WAY)

The best way from Gold Coast airport to city center is by bus. There is no direct bus from Gold Coast airport to city center. You will have to get the TransLink’s Buses: Bus Number 700, 760 or 777 and transfer to the Bus Number 743, 745 or 746.

The travel time by bus from Goald Coast airport to city is around 1 hour and 30 minutes transfer included. The bus fare from Goald Coast to city center is $6 AUD. You can check Translink’s buses schedule and routes below:

Check here Bus Number 700 route and schedule

Check here Bus Number 760 route and schedule

Check here Bus Number 777 route and schedule

Check here Bus Number 743 route and schedule

Check here Bus Number 745 route and schedule

Check here Bus Number 746 route and schedule

BRISBANE GO CARD

The Go Card costs $10 AUD that you can refund and you will have to top up. You will get a discount 20-30% in transportation around Brisbane and Gold Coast. You can also get a day pass unlimited transportation with Go Card around Brisbane and Gold Coast for $10 AUD.

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SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO GOLD COAST CITY CENTER

The shuttle bus schedule from Gold Coast airport to city center is running 6-7 times per day. You can buy at the ticket counter at the airport.

The shuttle bus travel time from Gold Coast airport to Gold Coast city center is around 55 minutes depending on the traffic. The shared shuttle bus fare from Gold Coast airport to city center is $15 AUD for one way and $30 AUD return ticket.

TAXI FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO GOLD COAST CITY CENTER

If you go from Gold Coast airport to Gold Coast city center by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 40 minutes.

The taxi fare from Gold Coast airport to city center is around $60-80 AUD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

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UBER FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO CITY

If you are ordering Uber in Gold Coast you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $50-80 AUD depending on your destination and time.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Gold Coast. Prices are around $80 AUD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $20 AUD per person.

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RENTING A CAR IN GOLD COAST AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Gold Coast’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Gold Coast. It will take you 40 minutes to get to Gold Coast city center from the airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around $40-50 AUD per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Gold Coast and countryside beaches. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Gold Coast city center.

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BEST WAY GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO GOLD COAST CITY CENTER

If you ask me the best way from Gold Coast airport to city center I would choose by regular shared shuttle bus since a single ticket will cost around $15 AUD and it will take 55 minutes and you can book at the ticket counter.

If you are on a budget you can get the regular Bus Number 700, 760 and 777 plus Bus Number 743, 745 or Bus Number 746 for $6 AUD and 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time.

If you are planning to move around Gold Coast and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent an Airbnb outskirts of Gold Coast.

WHERE TO STAY IN GOLD COAST

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Gold Coast. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

Book your accommodations in Gold Coast through Agoda or Booking.

BUDGET TRAVEL AUSTRALIA

For food budget travel in Australia we have to say it’s expensive going to restaurants and bars. You can get meals $15 USD per person in a local restaurant. You will go down your budget if you cook your meals in your hotel or Airbnb in Australia.

BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

If you travel to Australia you should know that Summer season is from December to February and you will find the hottest weather. Winter season is from June to August and temperatures don’t usually go lower than 10 degrees. It even rains during winter in Australia. Autumn and Spring are the best season to travel Australia where you will find the weather not so hot and not so cold.

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ATMS AND CASH IN AUSTRALIA

Australian dollar currency rates are little bit slower than American dollar. At that time $1 USD = $1.30 AUD. There are  ATM’s everywhere to withdraw money from. And if you need to exchange money, you will find banks to do it with.

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