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
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 9h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 9h 15m.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Airlines serving Alice Springs

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United Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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LATAM Airlines
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Qantas Airways
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American Airlines
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Air New Zealand
Excellent (684 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (485 reviews)
Airnorth
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Hiring a car in Alice Springs

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $159 per day, on average, or $477 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.24 and $46.98. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $159 per day, on average, or $477 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.24 and $46.98. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla Cross or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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