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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Launceston has to offer.

Where to Eat in Launceston

Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Launceston. These include popular favourites such as Havilah (178 Charles St), Felix Espresso & Wine (112 Cimitiere St) and Geronimo Aperitivo Bar and Restaurant (186 Charles Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Grain of the Silos (89-91 Lindsay St Invermay) and Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 15h 35m.

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 YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 15h 35m.

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 YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (173 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (991 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
China Southern
Good (116 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (922 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,789 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (517 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,033 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (477 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (207 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (421 reviews)
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 $1,542 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 18% 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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Leisure Inn Penny Royal
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Mercure Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$174+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $64 per day, on average, or $573 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.35 and $29.80.

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $64 per day, on average, or $573 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.35 and $29.80.

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