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

Hervey Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hervey Bay has to offer.

When to visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hervey Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hervey Bay in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 171 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hervey Bay, with an average rainfall of 52 mm.

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How to Get to Hervey Bay

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Hervey Bay

BDBBundaberg
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay

Airlines serving Hervey Bay

United Airlines
Good (9,904 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,604 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,557 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
China Southern
Good (155 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (647 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (549 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (462 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay

Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay

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Beachside Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Nightcap at Kondari Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Urangan Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Hervey Bay

Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.92 and $34.55. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hervey Bay, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.16 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.92 and $34.55. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hervey Bay, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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