Rockhampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rockhampton
With a population of 61 724, Rockhampton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockhampton has to offer.
When to visit Rockhampton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockhampton in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockhampton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Rockhampton
Plane
When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Mackay.
Airlines serving Rockhampton
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton
Most booked hotels in Rockhampton
Hiring a car in Rockhampton
Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs $181 per day, on average, or $542 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Rockhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.62 and $31.50. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (BMW 3 Series or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.