Adelaide travel guide
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You're Going to Love Adelaide
With a population of 1.23 million, Adelaide is the largest city in South Australia, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Adelaide has to offer.
Where to Eat in Adelaide
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Adelaide. These include popular favourites such as GUNBAE CHICKEN & BEER (11 Union St), Erato Teppanyaki (21 King William St) and The Lost Dice (111 King William St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Press* Food & Wine (40 Waymouth St) and Stem (188 Hindley St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, eleven Restaurant & Piazza (11 Waymouth St) and Peter Rabbit (234-244 Hindley Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Adelaide.
When to visit Adelaide
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Adelaide in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Adelaide, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Adelaide
Plane
When flying to Adelaide, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Adelaide from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 4h 55m.
Train
The train station in Adelaide is called Adelaide Parklands, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Adelaide Bolivar, located 12 miles from the city centre of Adelaide. Adelaide Adelaide, Sa is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Adelaide
Where to stay in Adelaide
From 5-star hotels such as the Eos by SkyCity to great affordable options like the Hotelmotel Adelaide, Adelaide offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tequila Sunrise Hostel and Lockleys Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Adelaide, with prices from $23 to $925 per night. Adelaide CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Adelaide are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Adelaide
Most booked hotels in Adelaide
Hiring a car in Adelaide
Hiring a car in Adelaide costs $81 per day, on average, or $324 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Simba Car Hire, Alamo and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Adelaide is the East Coast Car Rentals branch at 376 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Brooklyn Park, SA, which is 3 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Adelaide.
Expect to pay $1.87 per litre in Adelaide (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.36 and $29.82. The most frequently booked car type in Adelaide is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.