Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alice Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alice Springs

With a population of 25.186, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alice Springs has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alice Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Alice (Todd Mall) and Tali (93 Barrett Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Alice Springs

Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alice Springs in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Alice Springs, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Alice Springs

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Hiring a car in Alice Springs

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.38 and $28.50. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.38 and $28.50. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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