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 July
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in July
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 16h 05m.

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals 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 16h 05m.

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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HBAHobart
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Airlines serving Launceston

Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (294 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,124 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,432 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,838 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (610 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (529 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (231 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (446 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (542 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 $1,493 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 23% 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 Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Mercure Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$189+
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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 $68 per day, on average, or $541 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.86 and $30.48. 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 $68 per day, on average, or $541 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.86 and $30.48. 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

East Coast Car Rentals
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