Port Douglas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Douglas
With a population of 3,000, Port Douglas is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Douglas has to offer.
Where to Eat in Port Douglas
If you’re looking for affordable options, Zinc Port Douglas (3/53-61 Macrossan Street) and HiTide (9 Esplanade) are great picks.
When to visit Port Douglas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Douglas in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 420 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Douglas, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Port Douglas
Plane
Although Port Douglas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 54 km from Port Douglas. Cairns is the most popular, with regular flights from Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Port Douglas from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 5h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Port Douglas is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 59 km from Port Douglas. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Cairns.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Port Douglas.
Airlines serving Port Douglas
Where to stay in Port Douglas
From 5-star hotels such as the Niramaya Villas and Spa to great affordable options like the Coral Beach Lodge, Port Douglas offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $488 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Douglas
Most booked hotels in Port Douglas
Hiring a car in Port Douglas
Expect to pay $1.95 per litre in Port Douglas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.36 and $31.15. The most frequently booked car type in Port Douglas is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.