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

Gosford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gosford

With a population of 3,021, Gosford is a must-see destination in New South Wales, 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 Gosford has to offer.

When to visit Gosford

Gosford in July
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gosford in July
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gosford in February, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Gosford, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Gosford

Plane

Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 59 km from Gosford. The shortest flight to Gosford from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gosford is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 52 km from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 59 km from Gosford. The shortest flight to Gosford from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gosford is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 52 km from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Gosford

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Gosford

Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,590 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,417 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,795 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,524 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,400 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gosford

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford

Hiring a car in Gosford

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Gosford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.40 and $45.87. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Gosford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.40 and $45.87. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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