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

Launceston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Launceston

With a population of 106,153, Launceston is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Launceston has to offer.

Where to Eat in Launceston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) and Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron St) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Launceston in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Launceston, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Launceston

Plane

When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Launceston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Launceston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,867 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (302 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,973 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,015 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,542 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (623 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (535 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,838 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (237 reviews)
Virgin Australia
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IndiGo
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Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from $31 to $1,548 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

Most booked hotels in Launceston

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Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Leisure Inn Penny Royal
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Commodore Regent
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $118 per day, on average, or $940 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.82 and $41.09. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $118 per day, on average, or $940 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.82 and $41.09. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Launceston

East Coast Car Rentals

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