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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hervey Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hervey Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
$227
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 Alpha and Sixt, 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 Alpha and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Hervey Bay

Airlines serving Hervey Bay

United Airlines
Good (9,570 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,018 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (627 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (536 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (453 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay

Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay

The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Nightcap at Kondari Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$238+
Urangan Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$123+

Hiring a car in Hervey Bay

Hiring a car in Hervey Bay costs $83 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.65 and $43.54. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hervey Bay costs $83 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.73 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 $32.65 and $43.54. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.