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
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 55m.

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 Ace Rental Cars, 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 55m.

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 Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
China Southern
Good (135 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (975 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (574 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,195 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (512 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (222 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (431 reviews)
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Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from $30 to $1,489 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 30% 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)
$192+
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Leisure Inn Penny Royal
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Mercure Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$176+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.38 and $28.50.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.38 and $28.50.

Best car hire deals in Launceston

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$182/day

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