# Palm beach to Gold Coast Airport Source: https://cgctransfers.com.au/palm-beach-to-gold-coast-airport-transfer/ Last updated: 2026-09-20 Summary: Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport transfers a fixed $55 sedan. Private ~11km OOL run, ~13 min, GST included, no tolls. Book CGC. Palm Beach to OOL? [Get an instant quote](https://cgctransfers.com.au/book-now/) · 📞 [0416 131 285](tel:0416131285) · 💬 [SMS](sms:+61416131285) · 📱 [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/61416131285) # Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport ## The Short Answer Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport is a fixed $55 Sedan or similar, or $85 for the 7-seat Kia Carnival — per vehicle, GST included with no tolls on the OOL run, locked at booking. The run is about 11 km, around 13 minutes off-peak. Door-to-door with flight monitoring, and booking both legs on one reservation takes 5% off the return leg. Pickups from Gold Coast Airport back to Palm Beach are priced separately — $70 sedan, $100 Kia Carnival — as they include the airport access fee and the in-terminal meet and greet. Last updated: 10 September 2026 ★★★★★ **5.0 from 84 Google reviews** · [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=cgc+airport+transfers) ✓ No Tolls This Route ✓ ~13 min to OOL ✓ Jefferson Lane Laneway Pickup ✓ Surfboards Carried ✓ Child Seats Provided & Fitted ✓ Licensed Booked-Hire Service ![Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport private transfer — CGC Kia Carnival](https://cgctransfers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kia-carnival-black.webp) Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport private door-to-door transfer service — CGC 7-seat Kia Carnival **Route:** Palm Beach → Gold Coast Airport (OOL, Coolangatta) — southern Gold Coast beachfront **Distance:** Approximately 11km via Gold Coast Highway southbound through Currumbin and Tugun **Drive time:** Around 13 minutes off-peak (18 to 21 minutes weekday morning peak through Currumbin) **Fixed pricing:** $55 Sedan or similar / $85 Kia Carnival — GST included, no tolls on this route, based on standard rates (6am–9pm). Final quote locked at booking; after-hours, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges **Service:** Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation, Jefferson Lane rear-laneway pickup protocol, surfboard accommodation, QLD child seats provided and fitted for children under 7, with pre-booked transfers available across standard and after-hours periods. Return transfers from OOL back to Palm Beach available on the same reservation CGC Airport Transfers provides private Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport transfers — one of the shortest runs on the network, at roughly 11km and around 13 minutes off-peak. This is a pre-booked private airport transfer service, not a taxi, rideshare or shared shuttle. Operating across South East Queensland and Northern NSW since 2020. Door-to-door from every Palm Beach address: The Esplanade beachfront homes with their Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveways, the numbered avenues (1st Avenue through 27th Avenue), Palm Beach Avenue central residential, the Gold Coast Highway apartment towers, the Palm Beach Parklands precinct, Tallebudgera Creek-side homes and holiday rentals along the strip, plus the Currumbin, Elanora and Burleigh Heads borders across the 4221 postcode. Gold Coast Airport is the closer airport for the domestic east-coast network plus short-haul international to New Zealand, Bali, Fiji and Singapore. Palm Beach is one of the highest-volume surfboard-departure suburbs on the Gold Coast, so the board-carrying Kia Carnival is the standard family and surf-trip vehicle on this route. For the full international long-haul network, the longer [Brisbane Airport (BNE)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/palm-beach-to-brisbane-airport-transfers/) run at around 100km is the alternative. - ✔ Exact quote calculated online - ✔ Flight details checked and monitored - ✔ No tolls on this route - ✔ Jefferson Lane rear-laneway pickup captured at booking - ✔ Surfboards carried in the Carnival — count and lengths flagged at booking - ✔ Driver allocated prior to pickup ## Palm Beach Areas We Cover for Gold Coast Airport Palm Beach is a southern Gold Coast beachfront suburb between Currumbin and Burleigh Heads and we provide door-to-door Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers from across the suburb: - The Esplanade beachfront — homes with rear-laneway driveways and garages on Jefferson Lane - Jefferson Lane rear-laneway — the garage-access lane running behind The Esplanade beachfront homes - The numbered avenues — 1st Avenue through 27th Avenue grid-layout residential - Palm Beach Avenue — the central residential spine - Gold Coast Highway apartment towers — the high-density beachside apartment precinct - Palm Beach Parklands & Tallebudgera Creek-side — parklands-adjoining and creek-frontage homes on the northern boundary - Borders — Currumbin (south), Elanora (west) and Burleigh Heads (north across Tallebudgera Creek) **On this page** - Transfer Overview - Pricing - Route & Drive Time - Pickup Times - Jefferson Lane & Surfboards - OOL vs BNE - What’s Included - Pickup Points - Fleet - Real Scenario - vs Rideshare - Booking Info - FAQs ### Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport Transfer Overview CGC Airport Transfers provides pre-booked Gold Coast Airport transfers from The Esplanade beachfront, the Jefferson Lane rear-laneway network, the numbered avenues, Palm Beach Avenue, the Gold Coast Highway apartment towers, Palm Beach Parklands and the Tallebudgera Creek-side homes. The route is approximately **11 kilometres** via the Gold Coast Highway southbound through Currumbin and Tugun to the Gold Coast Airport terminal at Coolangatta, taking around 13 minutes off-peak. Weekday morning peak may add 5 to 8 minutes through Currumbin, so peak runs land at 18 to 21 minutes. - **Vehicles:** Sedan or similar (1–3), Kia Carnival (up to 7), 12-seater Transporter (8–11) - **Terminal:** Gold Coast Airport single integrated terminal at Coolangatta — Domestic and International - **Included:** GST and flight tracking on every booking; no tolls on this route - **Pricing:** a fixed $55 Sedan or similar, $85 Kia Carnival — based on standard rates (6am–9pm), locked at booking; after-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur a surcharge Return transfers from Gold Coast Airport back to Palm Beach can be booked on the same reservation. Book both legs on one reservation and a 5% discount applies to the return leg. Timing rule: drive time plus 1 hour for domestic, plus 2 hours for international. A 10am domestic flight lines up with an 8:46am pickup; a 10am international flight lines up with a 7:46am pickup. ## CGC Pricing — Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport ✓ Prices updated 10 September 2026 | Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Pricing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases + 2 carry-on | a fixed $55 | | 7-seat Kia Carnival | up to 7 passengers | up to 6 large cases | a fixed $85 | Need more than 7 seats? The 12-seat VW Transporter carries 8–11 passengers and up to 8 check-in suitcases plus 4 carry-on — quoted on request: call or message 0416 131 285 with your passenger count. - No tolls on this route — the Gold Coast Highway to Coolangatta is toll-free - Displayed pricing is based on standard rates, which apply 6am–9pm — we’re available 24/7 - After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, confirmed in your online quote — relevant for pre-dawn Bali, Fiji, New Zealand and Singapore departures - No surge on Quiksilver Pro, surf-contest weekends, school holidays or peak periods — standard rate applies - Higher rate applies on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday only - Pricing is per vehicle, not per passenger - All prices include GST - Child seats provided and fitted under QLD law — rear-facing seat, forward-facing seat or booster arranged at booking; an additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote at booking Final price is displayed before booking confirmation. No in-car payment accepted — booking is confirmed online before travel. Lock in your Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport transfer — driver allocated, Jefferson Lane laneway protocol, surfboards carried, GST included. [Get an instant quote](https://cgctransfers.com.au/book-now/) ## Route, Distance and Drive Time | Detail | Palm Beach → OOL | | --- | --- | | Distance | Approximately 11 km | | Drive time (off-peak) | Around 13 minutes | | Drive time (weekday peak) | 18 to 21 minutes through Currumbin | | Primary route | Jefferson Lane / The Esplanade / Gold Coast Highway southbound through Currumbin and Tugun → Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta | | Domestic pickup buffer | Drive + 1h (≈ 1h 13min before flight) | | International pickup buffer | Drive + 2h (≈ 2h 13min before flight) | | Tolls | None on this route | ## Suggested Pickup Times Off-peak conditions assumed. Pickups before 6am or after 9pm are available by pre-booking and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote. | Flight time | Type | Palm Beach pickup | OOL arrival | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6:00am | Domestic | ≈ 4:46am | ≈ 6:00am | | 8:00am | Domestic | ≈ 6:46am | ≈ 7:00am | | 10:00am | Domestic | ≈ 8:46am | ≈ 9:00am | | 1:00pm | Domestic | ≈ 11:46am | ≈ 12:00pm | | 9:00am | International | ≈ 6:46am | ≈ 7:00am | | 10:00am | International | ≈ 7:46am | ≈ 8:00am | | 2:00pm | International | ≈ 11:46am | ≈ 12:00pm | For the full framework see our [how early to leave for Gold Coast Airport](https://cgctransfers.com.au/how-early-to-leave-gold-coast-airport-surfers-paradise/) guide. ### Jefferson Lane Rear-Laneway Pickup — the Suburb’s Signature The Esplanade beachfront homes face the Pacific Ocean, but their driveways and garages are not on The Esplanade — they sit around the back on Jefferson Lane, the rear laneway. Rideshare pin drops on The Esplanade routinely leave the driver waiting at the beachfront while the traveller stands at the rear garage with bags. CGC captures the Jefferson Lane laneway detail at booking, so the driver pulls directly to the rear garage, ready to load. The numbered-avenue grid (1st through 27th) is captured the same way, with the specific avenue number and street position on the booking record. ### Surfboard Accommodation Palm Beach is one of the highest-volume surfboard-departure suburbs on the Gold Coast, with regular board-carrying departures to Bali, Fiji and Indonesia. The 7-seat Kia Carnival carries up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags, with lengths up to around 7’2″ loading along the second-row footwell. Flag the board count, lengths and bag type (soft or hard) at booking so the Carnival is reserved with the right cargo space; larger group surf-trip manifests fit the 12-seater Transporter. The Sedan does not carry boards, so a Carnival is allocated for any board manifest. ### QLD Child Seats — Under 7 Queensland road rules require children under 7 to travel in an approved restraint suited to their age and size. CGC provides and fits Australian-Standards restraints on request: - Birth to 6 months — approved rear-facing seat - 6 months to 4 years — rear-facing or forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness - 4 to 7 years — forward-facing seat with an inbuilt harness and an approved booster Provide each child’s age and approximate size at booking so the correct seat is fitted before pickup; an additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote. Multi-child configurations are handled in the 7-seat Kia Carnival. See [Queensland Government — child restraints](https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/child-restraints) for the full framework. ## Palm Beach to OOL vs Palm Beach to BNE | Factor | Palm Beach → OOL | Palm Beach → BNE | | --- | --- | --- | | Distance | ≈ 11 km | ≈ 100 km | | Drive time (off-peak) | ≈ 13 minutes | ~1h 35min | | Flight network | Domestic east-coast, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, Singapore, short-haul Asia-Pacific | Full international long-haul widebody | | Surfboard departures | Direct short-haul board runs to Bali, Fiji, Indonesia | Long-haul connections | | Tolls | None on this route | Gateway Motorway toll (BNE run) | Gold Coast Airport is overwhelmingly the closer choice for Palm Beach — about 11km south versus around 100km north to Brisbane. OOL handles domestic east-coast plus short-haul international to New Zealand, Bali, Fiji and Singapore. For the full international long-haul widebody network OOL doesn’t operate, the longer [Brisbane Airport (BNE)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/palm-beach-to-brisbane-airport-transfers/) run is the alternative. Travelling from an adjoining southern Gold Coast suburb? See our [Currumbin to Gold Coast Airport transfers](https://cgctransfers.com.au/currumbin-to-gold-coast-airport-transfer/), [Elanora to Gold Coast Airport transfers](https://cgctransfers.com.au/elanora-to-gold-coast-airport-transfer/) and [Burleigh Heads to Gold Coast Airport transfers](https://cgctransfers.com.au/burleigh-heads-to-gold-coast-airport/). More than 6.2 million travellers passed through Gold Coast Airport in 2025, per [Gold Coast Airport’s own newsroom](https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/corporate-partnerships/about-us/contact-us/newsroom/Gold-Coast-Airport-caps-off-2025-with-December-Travel-Records) — a pre-booked car with in-terminal meet & greet is how you sidestep the kerb at numbers like that. ## What’s Included on Every Booking ### Door-to-Door Service Pickup from any Palm Beach address — an Esplanade beachfront home with Jefferson Lane rear-laneway access, a numbered-avenue residence, Palm Beach Avenue, a Gold Coast Highway apartment tower, a Tallebudgera Creek-side home, a holiday rental and a Currumbin, Elanora or Burleigh Heads border address. Drivers carry Palm Beach local knowledge — the Jefferson Lane rear-garage entries, the numbered-avenue cross-streets, apartment-tower lobby loading points and holiday-rental keysafe-code arrangements, all captured on the booking record for a clean pickup. ### Driver & Vehicle - Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation — night-before SMS with driver name and vehicle registration - Modern, air-conditioned vehicles — Sedan or similar, 7-seat Kia Carnival, 12-seater Transporter - Jefferson Lane rear-laneway pickup expertise — the driver pulls directly to the rear garage, not the beachfront - Surfboard accommodation — up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags in the Carnival, count and lengths captured at booking - QLD child seats provided and fitted — rear-facing seat, forward-facing seat or booster for children under 7 ### Pricing & Tolls - Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address, locked at booking — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy - GST included in the locked quote - No tolls on this route — the Gold Coast Highway to Coolangatta is toll-free - Displayed pricing based on standard rates (6am–9pm) — available 24/7 — after-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, confirmed in your online quote - Quiksilver Pro and surf-contest weekends — no surge; the locked quote applies regardless of event weekend ### Reliability - Flight details monitored and verified before travel — pickup adjusts for delays at no extra charge and wait time is not charged extra - Short-hop airport runs accepted as routine — the 13-minute Palm Beach-to-OOL run is a standard CGC booking - Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers available — pre-dawn Bali, Fiji, New Zealand and Singapore departures handled routinely - Licensed booked-hire service under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads - 5.0 stars from 84 Google reviews ## Palm Beach Pickup Points CGC services every Palm Beach address. The list below is illustrative — your specific street, avenue, apartment tower or holiday rental is captured at booking. ### Beachfront & Jefferson Lane - The Esplanade beachfront homes — beachfront frontage with Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway pickup - Jefferson Lane rear-laneway — the garage-access lane behind The Esplanade homes - Gold Coast Highway apartment towers — the high-density beachside apartment-tower precinct ### Avenues & Central Residential - The numbered avenues — 1st Avenue through 27th Avenue grid-layout residential - Palm Beach Avenue — the central residential spine - Palm Beach Parklands precinct — parklands-adjoining residential - Tallebudgera Creek-side residential — creek-frontage homes on the northern boundary ### Borders & Holiday Rentals - Holiday rentals and short-stays — beachfront short-term accommodation with keysafe-code protocol - Currumbin border (south), Elanora border (west), Burleigh Heads border (north across Tallebudgera Creek) - All other Palm Beach 4221 addresses — beachfront home, numbered avenue, apartment tower or holiday rental > “Palm Beach pickups are a fifteen-minute postcard — over Tallebudgera Creek with the sun coming up and the airport eight songs away. It’s my shortest zone and my most relaxed customers; nobody’s ever stressed about a flight from Palmy.” > > — Chris, owner-driver ## Palm Beach: Southern Gold Coast Beachfront & Surfboard-Departure Suburb Palm Beach sits on the southern Gold Coast between Currumbin to the south and Burleigh Heads across Tallebudgera Creek to the north, bordering Elanora to the west with the Pacific Ocean on its eastern frontage. The Esplanade runs along the beachfront, with Jefferson Lane as the rear laneway serving the beachfront homes’ driveways and garages. The suburb carries a distinctive beachfront-and-surfer identity. Palm Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s highest-volume surfboard-departure suburbs, with a surfer-traveller demographic making regular board-carrying trips to Bali, Fiji and Indonesia and the nearby Currumbin Alley and Burleigh Point breaks add to the surf-culture character. That’s why the board-carrying Carnival defines the standard family and surf-trip vehicle on this route. Gold Coast Airport sits around 11km south via the Gold Coast Highway, around 13 minutes off-peak — one of the shortest airport runs on the network. The numbered-avenue grid and the Jefferson Lane rear-laneway protocol are the two operational features that most shape pickups here and both are captured on the booking record so the driver arrives at the right point. ## Fleet Available From Palm Beach ![Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport — CGC Kia Carnival 7-seat people mover](https://cgctransfers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kia-carnival-black-1024x512.webp) 7-seat Kia Carnival — surf-trip departures with board manifests, family-residential with fitted child seats ![Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport — CGC Sedan or similar](https://cgctransfers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RAV4-Black-1024x576.webp) Sedan or similar — up to 3 passengers, 2 check-in and 2 carry-on bags, Jefferson Lane couple and numbered-avenue departures Two core vehicles handle the majority of Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport bookings — the Sedan or similar for 1–3 passengers (Jefferson Lane couples, numbered-avenue solo and executive travel, apartment-tower departures, no boards) and the board-carrying 7-seat Kia Carnival for surfer-traveller board departures, families with fitted QLD child seats and multi-suitcase international manifests. For groups of 8–11, the 12-seater Transporter handles group surf trips with larger board manifests, beachfront wedding parties and multi-family school-holiday groups. | Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases + 2 carry-on | Jefferson Lane couples, numbered-avenue solo and executive travel, apartment-tower departures, no boards | | 7-seat Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers | Up to 6 large cases | Surfer-traveller board departures, families with fitted QLD child seats and multi-suitcase international manifests | | 12-seat VW Transporter (quoted on request) | 8–11 passengers | Up to 10 large cases | Group surf trips with larger board manifests, beachfront wedding parties and multi-family school-holiday groups | ## Real Scenario: Jefferson Lane Surfer Couple to OOL International — 10am Flight to Bali A surfer couple living in an Esplanade beachfront home with Jefferson Lane rear-laneway access has a 10am flight from Gold Coast Airport to Bali for a two-week surf trip. The luggage manifest runs to two suitcases, two carry-on bags and two 6’2″ shortboards in a double board bag, so the booking is the 7-seat Kia Carnival — the Sedan does not carry boards. The booking is placed three days ahead, flagging the Esplanade address with “rear-laneway driveway, Jefferson Lane side” detail, plus the board count (2 shortboards), lengths (6’2″) and bag type (single double-bag). The system applies the timing rule — 13 minutes drive plus the 2-hour international buffer — scheduling a 7:46am pickup. The locked Carnival quote sits at the minimum fare and the 7:46am pickup is inside standard hours so no after-hours surcharge applies. The night before, the driver sends an SMS confirming the 7:46am pickup at the Esplanade home’s Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway, the vehicle registration and the reserved board-bag cargo space. On the Saturday morning, the driver pulls into the Jefferson Lane rear laneway and stops directly at the rear garage. Two suitcases load into the rear cargo area, the double board bag runs lengthwise along the second-row footwell and the carry-on bags go onto the third row. Departure via Jefferson Lane onto the Gold Coast Highway southbound. The Saturday morning highway flows clear through Currumbin and Tugun, reaching Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta around 8:00am — comfortable for the 10am international check-in, with the board bag tagged as oversized sporting equipment. ## CGC Private Transfer vs Rideshare | Factor | CGC pre-booked | Rideshare | | --- | --- | --- | | Jefferson Lane rear-laneway pickup | ✓ Laneway detail captured — driver pulls directly to the rear garage | ✗ Pin drops on The Esplanade leave the driver at the beachfront with no driveway access | | Surfboard accommodation | ✓ Up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags in the Carnival, count and bag type captured | ✗ Vehicle frequently unsuitable for board manifests; surfers routinely declined | | Short-hop airport run accepted | ✓ The 13-minute Palm Beach-to-OOL hop is a routine booking | ✗ Drivers frequently decline short airport hops as low-value | | Pricing on the day | ✓ Locked at booking — no surge on Quiksilver Pro or surf-contest weekends | ✗ Dynamic surge applies on event weekends and pre-dawn windows | | Pre-dawn availability | ✓ Pre-booked and rostered — pre-dawn Bali and Fiji departures routine | ✗ Driver pools thin in pre-dawn southern Gold Coast | | Child seats | ✓ Australian-Standards seats fitted under QLD law, required for children under 7 | ✗ Not provided as standard | | Flight details checked and monitored | ✓ Standard on every booking | ✗ Not available | For more detail, see our [private driver vs rideshare guide](https://cgctransfers.com.au/private-driver-vs-rideshare/). ## Booking Information You’ll Need Return transfers from Gold Coast Airport back to Palm Beach can be booked on the same reservation — we monitor the incoming flight and meet you on arrival. **No in-car payment required — booking is confirmed online.** - Exact Palm Beach pickup address — Esplanade beachfront home (note Jefferson Lane rear-laneway side), numbered avenue, Palm Beach Avenue, apartment tower and unit, Tallebudgera Creek-side home and holiday rental - For Esplanade homes — confirm the Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway for the pickup - For holiday rentals — keysafe code or access note - OOL terminal — Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta), Domestic or International - Flight number and scheduled time - Passenger count and luggage manifest — suitcases, surfboards (count, lengths, bag type), oversized gear - Child seat requirements — ages and approximate sizes for the QLD under-7 fitting - Mobile contact for the night-before SMS - Return-leg flight number where booking both legs together ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport cost? A fixed $55 Sedan or similar, $85 Kia Carnival for the roughly 11km run — GST included, with no tolls on this route and the final quote locked at booking. As one of the shortest runs on the network, Palm Beach to OOL sits at the minimum fare for each vehicle. After-hours, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges. Per vehicle, not per passenger. ### How long does the trip take? Around 13 minutes off-peak via the Gold Coast Highway southbound through Currumbin and Tugun to Coolangatta — approximately 11km. Weekday morning peak may add 5 to 8 minutes through Currumbin, so peak runs land at 18 to 21 minutes. ### Are there any tolls on the Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport route? No. The Gold Coast Highway from Palm Beach to Coolangatta is toll-free, so there are no tolls on this route — the locked quote includes GST and applies to the whole run. ### Can you pick up from Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveways? Yes — this is the suburb’s signature pickup pattern. The Esplanade beachfront homes have their driveways and garages on Jefferson Lane, the rear laneway. Note the Jefferson Lane side in your booking and the driver pulls directly to the rear garage, ready to load. ### Can you carry surfboards on the Palm Beach run? Yes. The 7-seat Kia Carnival carries up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags — routine for Palm Beach surf-trip departures to Bali, Fiji and Indonesia. Flag the board count, lengths and bag type at booking. The Sedan does not carry boards, so a Carnival is allocated for any board manifest. ### Should I fly from Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport from Palm Beach? Gold Coast Airport is overwhelmingly closer — about 11km and 13 minutes, versus around 100km and 1h 35min to Brisbane. OOL handles domestic east-coast plus short-haul international to New Zealand, Bali, Fiji and Singapore. Brisbane Airport is the choice for full international long-haul widebody routes. See our [Palm Beach to Brisbane Airport](https://cgctransfers.com.au/palm-beach-to-brisbane-airport-transfers/) page for the BNE option. ### What pickup time do I need for a 10am domestic flight? Approximately 8:46am. The 11km run takes around 13 minutes off-peak, plus the 1-hour domestic buffer, landing you at Gold Coast Airport around 9:00am for check-in. ### What pickup time do I need for a 10am international flight? Approximately 7:46am. The 11km run takes around 13 minutes off-peak, plus the 2-hour international buffer, landing you at Gold Coast Airport around 8:00am for check-in. ### Are child seats fitted on the Palm Beach run? Yes. Australian-Standards rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats and boosters are provided and fitted before pickup under the Queensland under-7 framework. Provide ages and approximate sizes at booking and an additional child seat cost applies, added to your quote. ### Does CGC surge for Quiksilver Pro or school holidays? No. CGC does not apply surge pricing on Quiksilver Pro, surf-contest weekends, school holidays or pre-dawn windows — the locked quote applies. A higher rate applies on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday only. ### Are early-morning pickups available from Palm Beach? Yes. Pre-booked early-morning and after-hours transfers are available for early OOL international short-haul departures. Pickups between 9pm and 6am may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote. ### Can I book a return Gold Coast Airport to Palm Beach transfer? Yes. Return transfers can be booked on the same reservation. We monitor the incoming flight and meet you on arrival — you’ll receive a text confirming your transfer and where to meet your driver. ### What happens if my flight is delayed? Flight tracking is included on every booking. We monitor the flight in real time and adjust the pickup automatically, at no extra charge and wait time is not charged extra. ### Can I cancel or change my booking? Yes — with more than 24 hours’ notice the fare becomes a full credit for a later transfer; no credit applies inside 24 hours. Where the airline cancels the flight, credits scale with notice: 100% beyond 4 hours, 50% from 1.5–4 hours, none under 90 minutes. Credits are non-refundable but hold their value indefinitely. Full policy on our About Us page. ### We have more than 11 passengers — can you take us? Yes. Groups over 11 are handled with multi-vehicle bookings — two or more vehicles dispatched together so everyone travels at the same time on one reservation. ### Will my driver meet me inside the terminal on the return? For Gold Coast Airport pickups, yes — arrivals-hall meet and greet is included. The driver is inside the terminal with a name sign when you land and assists with your bags to the car. ### Where will my driver meet me at Gold Coast Airport? Your driver waits inside the terminal with your name on a sign — in-terminal meet and greet is included in every Gold Coast Airport (OOL) pickup fare at no extra charge, and your SMS confirmation includes arrival instructions. ## Related Resources - [Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers — route directory](https://cgctransfers.com.au/gold-coast-airport-route-information/) - [Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary transfers (next suburb south)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary-transfers/) - [Brisbane Airport (BNE) transfers — route directory](https://cgctransfers.com.au/brisbane-airport-route-information/) - [Palm Beach to BNE — international long-haul](https://cgctransfers.com.au/palm-beach-to-brisbane-airport-transfers/) - [Currumbin to OOL (adjoining south)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/currumbin-to-gold-coast-airport-transfer/) - [Elanora to OOL (adjoining west)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/elanora-to-gold-coast-airport-transfer/) - [Burleigh Heads to OOL (adjoining north)](https://cgctransfers.com.au/burleigh-heads-to-gold-coast-airport/) - [Airport transfer with surfboards guide](https://cgctransfers.com.au/airport-transfer-surfboard-gold-coast/) - [Private driver vs rideshare guide](https://cgctransfers.com.au/private-driver-vs-rideshare/) ## External Authority Resources [Gold Coast Airport](https://www.goldcoastairport.com.au/) publishes terminal maps and check-in cut-off times for the Coolangatta Domestic and International terminals. [Queensland Government — child restraints](https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/child-restraints) publishes the child restraint rules that apply for the Palm Beach QLD pickup. [Queensland Traffic](https://www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/) reports live conditions on the Gold Coast Highway on the Palm Beach-to-Coolangatta corridor. ## Book Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport — Runway-Close 13-Minute Service Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation. Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address at standard rates (6am–9pm), available 24/7, GST included, locked at booking. No tolls on this route. Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway protocol and surfboard accommodation up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags. Door-to-door from any Palm Beach beachfront home, numbered avenue, apartment tower or holiday rental. Return transfers from Gold Coast Airport back to Palm Beach also available. No surge on Quiksilver Pro or surf-contest weekends. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge. [Get an instant quote](https://cgctransfers.com.au/book-now/) ⭐ 5.0 from 84 Google reviews · Pre-Booked Private Transfers · Exact Quote Locked at Booking **Tip for Palm Beach travellers heading to OOL:** The Esplanade beachfront homes have their driveways and garages on Jefferson Lane, the rear laneway — not on The Esplanade itself — so drop “Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway” into the booking notes and the driver pulls directly to the rear garage. For surf-trip departures, flag the board count, lengths and bag type at booking so the Carnival is reserved with the right cargo space. Queensland road rules apply on the pickup leg — children under 7 travel in an age-appropriate Australian-Standards restraint, provided and fitted for an additional cost added to your quote. ## What Our Passengers Say ``` Posted on Google Leslie 3 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booked for my son Matt and they had a great ride to the Airport. Driver Michelle was lovely and Chris handled the last minute alteration to their schedule quickly and without fuss! I’m certainly going to continue to book with CGC. Posted on Google Stephen 5 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were extremely satisfied with the service provided by CGC Airport Transfers. It was an easy process to make a reservation and the staff were really great to deal with. Their modern, clean and comfortable vehicle arrived on time and their friendly and professional driver Chris was informative and a pleasure to travel with. We highly recommend CGC Airport Transfers to anyone seeking a safe, reliable and professional transfer service. Owner's reply Thanks so much, Stephen! We really appreciate the fantastic review and your recommendation. It’s great to hear you found the booking process easy and enjoyed a comfortable, on-time journey with our driver. Providing friendly, reliable and professional transfers is exactly what we aim for at CGC Airport Transfers. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to have you travelling with CGC again in the future! 😊 — CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Marisa 5 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you GCG Airport Transfers for the return trips to and from Brisbane airport. Stress-free travel and a very comfortable ride. I would like to send a big thank you to Michelle who picked me up from Brisbane airport and drove me home. I will definitely use your services again next time I travel to the airport and I highly recommend your company for professional and on-time travel to and from the airport. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Marisa! 😊 We really appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers for your return trips to and from Brisbane Airport. It’s great to hear both journeys were comfortable, stress-free and on time. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Michelle — she’ll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you again for the recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re travelling. CGC Airport Transfers Team Posted on Google Anna 7 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent service, on time, comfortable ride, Chris is a great driver! Owner's reply Thank you so much, Anna! 😊 It was a pleasure looking after your transfers to and from home in Northern NSW. I’m glad you enjoyed the comfortable ride and service, and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely 5-star review. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again next time! Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Michaela 9 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, smooth ride, no fuss! Highly recommended Owner's reply Thanks so much, Michaela! We really appreciate the fantastic review. It’s great to hear your transfer was prompt, friendly and smooth from start to finish. Thanks for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! 😊 — CGC Airport Transfers Team Posted on Google Angela 10 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were so happy with our transfers to and from the airport with Michelle and Chris. The communication around booking was great, the cars were clean and comfortable, we felt very safe on the drive and the drivers were friendly and offered helpful suggestions of how we could make the most of our time on GC. Would definitely book transfers with them on our next trip. Thanks Chris and Michelle! Owner's reply Thanks so much, Angela! It was an absolute pleasure looking after your airport transfers. Michelle and I are really glad you found the booking process easy, the vehicles comfortable and, most importantly, felt safe and well looked after throughout your journey. We hope you had a fantastic time on the Gold Coast and managed to put a few of our suggestions to good use! We’d love to welcome you back and take care of your transfers again on your next visit. Posted on Google Cobalt 13 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You guys do great work. Owner's reply Thanks so much for the 5-star review! We really appreciate the support and are glad you had a great experience with CGC Airport Transfers. We look forward to helping you again next time you need a transfer. 😊 — Chris & the CGC Airport Transfers team Posted on Google Amy 17 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was great. Genuine old fashioned customer service from my first enquiry through to the end. Pickup from Goldy airport and drop back there couple days later, seamless process, and made our trip hasslefree. Thanks heaps CGC - highly recommended 👌 Owner's reply Thank you so much, Amy! 😊 It was an absolute pleasure looking after you and making the airport transfers as seamless and hassle-free as possible. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Providing genuine, old-fashioned customer service is exactly what we strive for at CGC Airport Transfers. Thanks again for choosing CGC, and we hope to see you again next time you’re on the Gold Coast! ✈️😊 — Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Terry 19 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great informative drivers Cam and Chris They will be aour go to drives now Owner's reply Thank you so much, Terry! We really appreciate the fantastic review. It was a pleasure looking after you, and we’re glad Cam and Chris could make the trips informative and enjoyable. We’d be more than happy to be your go-to drivers for your future Gold Coast travels! 😊 Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers — we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🚐✨ Posted on Google Vicki 20 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used CGC airport transfers to pick up my daughter from Brisbane international. Chris kept me updated and also waited whilst my daughter sorted her phone sim, which was an unexpected delay to his schedule. Highly recommend. Great service would definitely use again. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Vicki, for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure helping get your daughter home safely, and I’m glad I could wait while she sorted out her SIM and keep you updated along the way. We really appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to look after you and your family again in the future. Thanks again, Chris – CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Janine 20 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great friendly and reliable service. Used for airport transfers both getting us there and picking us up. Picked up on time and met inside airport on our return.. very clean and comfortable ride. Highly recommended Owner's reply Thank you so much Janine for the wonderful 5-star review! It was a pleasure looking after both your airport transfers, and we’re so pleased everything went smoothly with the pickups and return meet & greet. We really appreciate your kind words about our friendly, reliable service and look forward to helping you again with your next trip 😊 — Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Luke 23 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team at CGC Airport Transfers were excellent to deal with and highly professional throughout the entire process. I needed to make some last-minute changes to my booking, and they were incredibly accommodating and handled everything with ease. I highly recommend their services and will definitely use them again in the future. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Luke, for the fantastic 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We really appreciate your kind words. We’re glad we could accommodate the last-minute changes to your booking and make the whole process as easy and stress-free as possible. It was a pleasure looking after you, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future. Thanks again from the team at CGC Airport Transfers! 🚙✈️ Posted on Google Jack 28 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great service would highly recommend to anyone travelling to the Gold Coast. Don’t waste your time with anyone else. Very accommodating to your needs Owner's reply Thanks so much, Jack! We really appreciate the fantastic review and recommendation. It was a pleasure looking after you, and we’re glad we could make your Gold Coast transfer easy and accommodate your needs. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again! — CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Manish 38 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. CGC Team been reliable, flexible and friendly throughout, Cam especially been a wonderful driver and guide as well. Enjoyed the service and highly recommend CGC for your transfers. Cheers, Manish Owner's reply Thanks so much, Manish! It was an absolute pleasure looking after you during your time with us. We really appreciate the kind words about Cam and the CGC team, and we’re glad you enjoyed both the transfers and the local knowledge along the way. Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers and for the fantastic recommendation. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again next time you’re on the Gold Coast! — The CGC Team Posted on Google Cloe 39 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fantastic service! Our driver was waiting for us at the airport with car seats already set up and ready for my two little ones. He was so friendly, helpful and made travelling with two young children incredibly easy and stress free. I would 100% recommend him to any families travelling with kids. Thank you again for such a great experience! Owner's reply Thank you so much, Cloe! We really appreciate the wonderful review. 😊 Travelling with little ones can be stressful enough, so we’re very glad we could make your airport transfer easy and stress-free, with the car seats installed and ready to go when you arrived. It was a pleasure looking after you and your family, and thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers. We hope to welcome you all back again in the future! 🚐✈️ Posted on Google Francois 40 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very punctual, relaxed driving and friendly driver. Highly recommended ! Owner's reply Thanks so much, Francois! We really appreciate the 5-star review. It was a pleasure looking after your transfer from Northern NSW back to the airport. We're glad you enjoyed a punctual, relaxed and friendly journey. We hope you enjoyed your time in Australia and wish you safe travels home! Posted on Google Carrie 50 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend CGC. Great price, great drivers, great cars. We had such a great experience we used them twice during our holiday. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Carrie, for your fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed both of your transfers with us during your holiday. It means a lot to know you found our pricing, drivers and vehicles to be of such a high standard. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Enjoy your last few days in Australia before you head over to New Zealand, and enjoy the snow while you're there! Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. 🚗✈️ Posted on Google Ken 54 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The first contact gave me confidence. in this company My enquiry was answered very promptly..All details were confirmed by email within minutes. On both days our drivers Cassandra and Michelle were prompt,friendly and made our trips relaxed and comfortable. I highly recommend this company. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Ken, for your wonderful 5-star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure assisting you from your first enquiry through to your transfers. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Cassandra and Michelle—they'll be delighted to hear they helped make your journeys relaxed and comfortable. Thank you again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you need us. Safe travels! Posted on Google Janelle 56 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A completely seamless experience travelling from Brisbane to the Gold Coast return. Everything was super easy and I would absolutely book again anytime I was needing a transfer in this area. Owner's reply Thank you so much, Janelle, for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear your Brisbane to Gold Coast return transfer was seamless and easy from start to finish. Providing reliable, stress-free private transfers is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're travelling in the area. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon! 🚗✈️ Posted on Google Lauren 65 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Their communication was fantastic from start to finish, and the driver was incredibly friendly. The car was spotless, tidy, and they provided updated, clean car seats for my 3-year-old, which gave us great peace of mind. On top of the great service, the price was very reasonable and included the car seat. Will definitely use them again! Owner's reply Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience from start to finish. Providing clear communication, friendly service, spotless vehicles, and clean, modern child seats is something we take great pride in, so we're thrilled it gave you peace of mind. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family again on your next trip. Safe travels! 🚗✈️ Posted on Google Andy 67 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was great. Friendly and great to chat to. Will definitely use him again next time we’re in town. It’s a pity that he supports the Swans 🤣 Owner's reply Thanks so much for the fantastic review, Andy! It was a pleasure meeting you and having a chat on the drive. Hopefully next time you're on the Gold Coast I can convince you to swap the Dockers for the Swans... although I know that's a tough ask! 😄 Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Posted on Google Claudia 70 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our transfer with Michelle was great. Smooth travel and great conversations. Highly recommended service. Owner's reply Thank you, Claudia, for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a smooth and enjoyable transfer with Michelle. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to the Gold Coast. Safe travels! ✈️🚗 Posted on Google Caitlin 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service!!! We had Ben for the first ride and he made us feel so comfortable as a group of young women travelling alone! We had great chats with him and he was really helpful in suggesting activities to do near Byron. We had Chris for the second ride and he was also super helpful in helping us with our trains from the airport. We felt very safe and would definitely use this service again!! Highly recommend! Owner's reply Thank you so much, Caitlin! It was a pleasure looking after you and your group. We're delighted to hear Ben and Chris helped make your journey comfortable, safe and stress-free. We always aim to provide more than just a transfer, whether that's sharing local tips or helping with onward travel. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to the Gold Coast and Byron Bay again soon. Safe travels! 😊🚐 Posted on Google Emily 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend!! Ben and Chris were so lovely and helpful! They made us feel very comfortable and safe as a group of young women travelling together (and 10/10 music) 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ Owner's reply Thank you so much, Emily! We're so glad you enjoyed your transfers with Ben and Chris. It means a lot to hear that you felt comfortable and safe travelling together—that's always our top priority. And we're thrilled the playlist got a 10/10 too! 😄 We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you all again on your next Gold Coast or Byron Bay trip. Safe travels! 🚐🎶😊 Posted on Google Maya 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Organising and communicating was easy and efficient. Our drivers Ben and Chris were phenomenal. As a group of young women we felt safe and at ease. Will definitely use again, thank you! Owner's reply Thank you so much, Maya! We really appreciate your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that organising your transfers was easy and that Ben and Chris made such a positive impression. Knowing you and your group felt safe and at ease means everything to us, as that's always our highest priority. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip. Safe travels! 😊🚐 Posted on Google Bronte 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben provided a fantastic experience; made us feel comfortable with humorous conversation. He was a very organized, delightful, and smooth driver! Owner's reply Thank you so much, Bronte! We're so pleased to hear Ben made your journey such an enjoyable one. It's great to know his friendly conversation, organisation and smooth driving helped make your experience comfortable and memorable. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon. Safe travels! 😊🚐 Posted on Google Ella 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an airport transfer from Gold Coast airport to Mullumbimby, and Ben provided a fantastic service. Ben made light humorous conversation and offered helpful hints. Travelling in a group of young girls we all felt comfortable! 10/10 would use again. Owner's reply > Thank you so much, Ella! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience travelling from Gold Coast Airport to Mullumbimby. Ben will be thrilled to know his friendly conversation and local tips helped make your journey enjoyable. Most importantly, we're so pleased you and your group felt comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation—we'd love to welcome you back again in the future. Safe travels! 😊🚐 Posted on Google Nova 81 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben was amazing, very polite and organised. He made us feel very comfortable as young women travelling together and made the experience truely awesome! Was friendly and enthusiastic would absolutely use again! Owner's reply > Thank you so much, Nova! We really appreciate your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear Ben made your journey such a positive experience with his friendly, organised and enthusiastic service. Knowing you and your group felt comfortable and safe while travelling together means the world to us, as that's always our highest priority. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Safe travels! 😊🚐 Posted on Google Tiana 92 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Probably one of the best car service companies I’ve experienced in a long time on the coast/australia. Honestly can’t recommend them enough. Both drivers were great drivers, respectful, helpful, caring and loved chatting with them all. Thank you guys. Thank you for looking after my mom and I plus my papa in the past. 🫶🏼 Owner's reply Thank you so much, Tiana. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. It has been our pleasure looking after you and your family over the years, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in CGC Airport Transfers. We're delighted to hear both drivers made such a positive impression and that you felt well looked after throughout your journeys. Reviews like yours are why we love what we do. We look forward to seeing you, your mum and your papa again in the future. Thank you for your ongoing support and recommendation. ❤️✈️🚗 Posted on Google Dino 92 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend CGC Airport Transfers. Andy's service was exceptional, and we look forward to seeing you again next time. Owner's reply Thanks Dino for your fantastic review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Andy and that the service exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for your next airport transfer. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers! ✈️🚗 Posted on Google Ikiw 95 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good service! Owner's reply Thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our service. We appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and look forward to assisting you again with your future airport transfer and private transport needs. Thanks again for your support! Posted on Google Amanda 97 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service! Easy to book, communicate and super accomodating. Relaxed and friendly driver who went above and beyond to make the process stress free: We’ve used a few times now and highly recommend for airport or private transport. Thanks so much! Owner's reply Hi Amanda, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing CGC Airport Transfers again. We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process easy and our communication clear. Providing a relaxed, friendly and stress-free experience is exactly what we strive for, so it's great to know we delivered that for you. We truly appreciate your continued support and recommendation for both airport and private transport services. We look forward to assisting you again on your next trip. Thanks again from the CGC Airport Transfers team! Posted on Google Lesley 105 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just want to shout out to Chris and Michelle from CGC Airport Transfers that service Bryon Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport and in between.. If you are up this way please use this company, they are so professional and reliable.. Highly recommend.. Thank you Chris for looking after us .. Regards Les & Dave Owner's reply Thank you so much, Les & Dave, for your kind words and recommendation. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you both during your travels. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are delighted to hear that you found our service professional and reliable. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers. We look forward to helping you again whenever you're travelling through Byron Bay, the Gold Coast or Brisbane Airport. Safe travels and all the very best. Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Gerty 106 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andy is a perfect driver and a very interesting personen to talk to. He makes me feel welcome. Thanks Gerty Owner's reply Thank you for the 5-star rating, Gerty. We appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and are delighted we could assist with your journey. We look forward to welcoming you back again for your next airport transfer. – Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Darren 106 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome service, has a genuine interest in getting you where you need to be on time. Thanks Chris Owner's reply Thanks Darren, we really appreciate your kind words and 5-star review. It was a pleasure assisting with your transfer, and we're glad we could get you where you needed to be safely and on time. We look forward to helping you again in the future. – Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Nicola 117 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very prompt and speedy pick up! Absolutely no issues at all and would definitely book with CGC again. Owner's reply Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear about your smooth experience and look forward to serving you again in the future. Posted on Google Kieran 135 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fantastic service by great drivers, will only be using these guys next time we’re back on the beautiful Gold Coast. Five stars Owner's reply Thanks so much Kieran! We really appreciate the fantastic feedback. It was a pleasure helping with your Gold Coast transfers and we’re glad our drivers made the experience a great one. We look forward to welcoming you back to the beautiful Gold Coast again soon. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers! Posted on Google Brian 141 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had booked a journey from Gold Coast airport and return for a weekend event in Nimbin. Chris was excellent in all areas, helpful and informative for a safe journey. We have complete confidence in recommending CGC for your transport needs. Will certainly be requesting his help again. Owner's reply Thanks so much Brian, really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It was a pleasure looking after your transfers to and from Nimbin for the weekend. Glad to hear everything ran smoothly and you felt comfortable and well informed throughout the journey. We pride ourselves on providing a reliable, safe and stress-free service, so your feedback means a lot. Look forward to helping you again next time you're on the Gold Coast. – Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Jay 158 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was a last minute booking and could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Vehicles were clean, comfortable to be in and the drivers very professional. We will definitely be using this service again. Owner's reply Thanks Jay, really appreciate the review. Glad we could assist with the last-minute booking and that everything ran smoothly. I’ll pass your feedback on to the drivers. We look forward to helping again next time. CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Mark 160 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nicest guy, on time, heaps of room and we were all happy. Owner's reply Thanks Mark, really appreciate the kind words. Glad everything ran smoothly and you had plenty of room for the trip. We’d be happy to assist again anytime you need a private transfer between the Gold Coast, Brisbane or Byron Bay. Safe travels! — CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Arshia 163 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris provided an excellent airport transfer service. The car was spotless, he was right on time, and the pick-up instructions were clear and easy to follow. He also had the baby car seat properly installed as requested, which made the trip stress-free for us. Highly recommend! Owner's reply Thank you, Arshia, we really appreciate your feedback. Glad to hear everything from the timing to the car seat setup made your trip easy and stress-free. We look forward to assisting you again next time. Posted on Google Diana 178 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent. Easy to book. My driver was on time. He was friendly, and we chatted the whole way from the Gold Coast to Brisbane. I felt very comfortable the entire trip, and couldn’t be happier with the service. Owner's reply Thank you so much for the kind words Diana, we really appreciate it! Glad to hear everything was smooth from booking through to the trip, and that you felt comfortable the whole way—that’s exactly what we aim for. We’ll pass on your feedback to your driver as well, he’ll be glad to hear it. Hope to see you again next time you’re travelling between the Gold Coast and Brisbane 😊 — CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Rose 229 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent service. Great driver and easy travel. Will definitely use this service again! Owner's reply Thanks so much, Rose! We’re really glad you enjoyed the service and had an easy, comfortable trip. Appreciate the kind words and we’d love to assist with your next airport transfer whenever you need us. Safe travels and thanks again! Posted on Google Peter 245 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend! We used CGC for our airport transfer from Gold Coast airport to Broadbeach. Family of 4 with lots of luggage, prams etc. The booking process via Chris was a breeze, communication was clear (including on the day with our driver Cam for meeting), the vehicle was immaculately clean / comfortable and the rates are really competitive. Owner's reply Thank you so much for the fantastic review and recommendation. We’re really glad to hear the booking process was smooth and that Cam looked after you and your family on the day. It’s great to know the vehicle comfort, cleanliness, and space for luggage made the transfer easy after your flight. We truly appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and hope to assist you again next time you’re on the Gold Coast. Posted on Google Jackie 250 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Another great transfer with Gold Coast Transfers, Cassandra our driver was fabulous, thank you Owner's reply Thanks so much, Jackie, for taking the time to leave another 5-star review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your transfer and that Cassandra looked after you so well. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to assisting you again soon. Posted on Google Kirsten 251 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andy, our driver arrived early and was knowledgeable on different routes and traffic conditions to the airport. Will definitely book again! Owner's reply Thanks so much for the 5-star review, Kirsten! ⭐ We’re glad to hear Andy arrived early and was able to make the trip smooth with his knowledge of the best routes and traffic conditions. We really appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and look forward to looking after you again next time. Safe travels! Posted on Google Shane 251 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very prompt very reliable and cost efficient Owner's reply Thanks so much for the great review, Shane. We’re really glad you found our Gold Coast airport transfer service prompt, reliable, and cost-effective. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future. Posted on Google Carolina 264 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was super helpful with the booking and Andy drove us both ways to and from the Hotel. Great chat, good restaurant tips, nice and clean car. Super punctual and great communication. Fairly priced. Owner's reply Hi Carolina, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I’m really glad I could assist with the booking and that Andy looked after you well both to and from the hotel. We’re pleased you enjoyed the chat, local tips, and found the vehicle clean, punctual, and well-priced. It was a pleasure looking after you, and we’d be more than happy to assist again whenever you’re back on the Gold Coast. Kind regards, Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Yu 265 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent reliable service. The drivers are professional, courteous and pleasant. The MPV were clean and newish. Will use again. Owner's reply Thank you so much for your kind review, Yu. We’re really pleased to hear you found our service reliable and our drivers professional and courteous. We take pride in maintaining clean, modern vehicles and providing a comfortable experience for every transfer. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again next time you travel. Posted on Google Jillian 266 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service. Punctual and friendly. Hayden was an amazing driver. 5⭐️ Owner's reply Hi Jillian, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re really pleased to hear you found the service punctual and friendly. Hayden will be thrilled to hear your kind feedback. We truly appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Posted on Google Jodi 269 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome service, on time fabulous driver will book again when on the coast Owner's reply Thank you so much for your kind review, Jodi. I’m really pleased to hear you were happy with the service and punctuality. It was a pleasure looking after you, and I’d be more than happy to assist again next time you’re on the Coast. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers. Posted on Google Jaymie 275 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A seamless transfer from Tweed to Brisbane International Airport. Engaging the services of CGC Airport Transfers took the stress of driving ourselves, parking and worrying about driving home after a long flight. Thank you. Looking forward to using your services again in March! Owner's reply Thank you, Jaymie, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear your transfer from Tweed to Brisbane International Airport was seamless and took the stress out of your journey. Providing a comfortable, reliable service is exactly what we aim for, so your feedback is greatly appreciated Posted on Google Maree 277 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was our first time using an airport transfer service and we weren’t disappointed. We would highly recommend the excellent service provided by CFC Airport. Our stress levels were kept to a minimum thanks to their clear communication, punctuality, and comfortable ride to the airport. Owner's reply Thank you so much for your kind review, Maree 😊 We’re really glad your first experience using an airport transfer service was a positive one. Keeping things stress-free through clear communication, punctuality, and a comfortable ride is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to hear that came through. Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we’d love to assist you again in the future. Kind regards, Chris CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Peter 303 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. How good is this service! Huge storm no visability but no issues. Big delay and went another way and delivered me to the airport ahead of schedule. Perhaps they could manage the aircraft as it was a steep downhill after this terrific service Owner's reply Thanks so much for the awesome review! That storm was abit Nuts, so I’m glad we still got you to the airport nice and early. Gotta say, we loved the aircraft joke too! Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers. See you when you return. Posted on Google Paul 318 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome service and Chris was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend. Owner's reply Thanks so much, Paul! It was a pleasure having you on board. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon. 🚐✈️ –Chris, CGC Airport Transfers Posted on Google Pooja 324 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks for a safe ,punctual and comfortable drive to the airport today morning. Appreciate!!! Owner's reply Thanks so much, Pooja! 😊 We’re really glad to hear you had a safe and comfortable trip this morning. It was our pleasure getting you to the airport on time — hope to see you again on your next visit! ✈️ Posted on Google John 349 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. CGC Airport transfers are my go to airport transferring company. They always have availability and the drivers are next level when it comes to punctuality and safety. You will not be disappointed. Owner's reply Thanks so much, John! We really appreciate your ongoing support and kind words. It’s always a pleasure to assist with your airport transfers, and we’re thrilled to hear our team continues to deliver the punctual and reliable service you expect. Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! ✈️ — The CGC Airport Transfers Team Posted on Google Kyla 358 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently travelled from Adelaide to Gold Coast for a short holiday to celebrate my mum's 60th and as a big family reunion. Chris, the proprietor and manager of CGC Transfers, initially our Uber driver, had picked us up from the airport and has provided us with the friendliest and most accommodating private transport experience. After Chris had informed us of his Private Transport business, I asked for a quote on the spot based on our itinerary and he was quick to provide with no hidden costs or issues. The price was fair given the high demands of the season and it comes with excellent communication and service from your own private driver. Highly recommend to book CGC Transfers particularly if you're in larger groups of 5-8 plus luggage. Thanks again Chris, hope to have you look after us again in the future. Owner's reply Thankyou for such an amazing reveiw and hope to see you next time your on the gold coast Posted on Google Wizard 361 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service from Andy and Chris. Highly recommend cheapest on the Gold Coast five star 🌟 Communication and vehicles excellent Thank you so much Tangalooma crew10am on Sunday/Thursday Owner's reply Thanks so much! We really appreciate the kind words and support. Great having the Tangalooma crew onboard — see you next trip! 🚐🌴 Posted on Google Shoopper 365 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Chris for your excellent service! Look forward to using your airport transfer again. Owner's reply Thanks for your lovely reveiw and hope to see you next time your on the gold coast Posted on Google Mini 422 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris has been amazing! Always on time, we used his services thrice on a short visit to Gold Coast and would definitely recommend him! Owner's reply Thankyou for a great reveiw hope you had a great flight home Posted on Google Matthew 465 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service by Chris . Great response times. Clean and modern vehicle. Owner's reply "Thanks so much, Matt! We're thrilled you had a great experience with our service, and we appreciate your kind words about our vehicle" Posted on Google Adrian 510 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had Zaffa as our driver from Biggera Waters to the Gold Coast Airport on 30/4/25, could not have been happier that we selected them for our transport. Zaf was on time, car was great and a very pleasant trip. Also cheaper than a Taxi. Owner's reply Thankyou for such a great reveiw and we are pleased that you are happy with the service we provided thanks once again Posted on Google Moira 573 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great to have car with kids car seats waiting when we arrived in a delayed flight. Owner's reply Glad we could be of assistance today enjoy your holiday on the Gold coast and hope to see you again soon Posted on Google Summersong 592 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris and CGC Transfers is absolutely fantastic - I would never use anyone else. This is quality, professional, safe and reasonably priced transport. This is a business with integrity - very hard to find these days. Well done CGC Transfers - We highly recommend you to anyone and everyone! Owner's reply Thankyou for such an amazing reveiw Posted on Google Amy 594 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was helpful and kind when arranging our transport. His communication was fast and the service was amazing! His car was impeccable, and his knowledge of the coast and surroundings was incredibly helpful! Would definitely use this service again, and would recommend to family and friends. Owner's reply Thankyou Amy hope to see you next time your on the Gold coast and hope you had a amazing holiday Posted on Google Pinkal 594 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5 star in communications, punctuality, pricing, reliability. Great service, thankyou Owner's reply Thankyou for such a great reveiw and hope to see you next time your on the Gold Coast Posted on Google Fiona 607 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very reliable, friendly, great communication, comfy transport. Owner's reply Thankyou for such a great reveiw and hope to see you again in the future Posted on Google Nathan 610 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good service, they were easy to book, communciated well and made the process very easy. We recommend using them, they'll get you amnywhere on the coast you need to get to. Owner's reply Thankyou for such a great reveiw hope to see you next time your back on the Gold Coast Posted on Google Mas 680 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was fantastic! Excellent communication and customer service. Given the communication we had full confidence he would turn up when agreed and he did. Brand new vehicle too and good price. Will definitely use again. Owner's reply Thankyou for your review Hopefully we will see you next time Posted on Google Neil 706 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice clean car, heaps of leg room. Will use again. Owner's reply Thankyou for your reveiw hope to see you again in the future Posted on Google Michelle 715 days ago Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Punctual, reliable and responds promptly... clean vehicle too...would recommend to anyone seeking reliable transfers in the Gold Coast area . Owner's reply Thankyou for your kind reveiw thankyou for choosing cgc transfers for your airport transfer today Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 84 reviews Verified by Trustindex Trustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more ``` CGC Airport Transfers — Palm Beach to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) private door-to-door transfers from this southern Gold Coast beachfront suburb. Approximately 11km via the Gold Coast Highway southbound through Currumbin and Tugun to Coolangatta, around 13 minutes off-peak. GST included, no tolls on this route. Service area: door-to-door from any Palm Beach 4221 QLD address — The Esplanade beachfront homes (Jefferson Lane rear-laneway driveway pickup), the numbered avenues (1st through 27th), Palm Beach Avenue, the Gold Coast Highway apartment-tower precinct, Palm Beach Parklands, Tallebudgera Creek-side residential, plus the Currumbin, Elanora and Burleigh Heads borders. What’s included: driver allocated with night-before SMS confirmation; pricing locked at booking with GST included and no tolls on this route — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy; after-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur a surcharge, confirmed in the online quote; automatic flight monitoring on every booking, with wait time not charged extra; Jefferson Lane rear-laneway pickup protocol; surfboard accommodation up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags in the Carnival; QLD child seats provided and fitted for children under 7, for an additional cost added to the quote. No surge on Quiksilver Pro, surf-contest weekends, school holidays or peak periods. Vehicles: Sedan or similar (1–3 passengers, 2 check-in and 2 carry-on, no surfboards), 7-seat Kia Carnival, 12-seater Transporter. Standard hours 6am–9pm, with pre-booked after-hours transfers available. Licensed under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads. Payment online at booking; no in-car payment. 5.0 stars from 84 Google reviews. For BNE international long-haul widebody connections, see the dedicated Palm Beach to Brisbane Airport transfer page. **Phone:** [0416 131 285](tel:0416131285) · **SMS:** [0416 131 285](sms:+61416131285) · **WhatsApp:** [0416 131 285](https://wa.me/61416131285) · **Email:** [admin@cgctransfers.com.au](mailto:admin@cgctransfers.com.au) **Reviews:** ★★★★★ [5.0 from 84 Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=cgc+airport+transfers) **Hours:** 6am–9pm standard · after-hours pickups (9pm–6am) by arrangement, fee confirmed inside the locked quote © 2020 – 2026 CGC Airport Transfers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.