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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Toowoomba travel guide

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With a population of 131 258, Toowoomba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Toowoomba to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chong Co Thai Toowoomba (1-7 Dent st shop 0039A Grand Central shopping centre) and Tatts Hotel Toowoomba (180 Margaret St) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toowoomba in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Toowoomba, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Toowoomba

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Toowoomba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 106 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Alpha and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Toowoomba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 106 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Alpha and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
WTBToowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,487 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,766 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,975 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,294 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,078 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (873 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

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Platinum International
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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City Golf Club Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Riviera on Ruthven Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Expect to pay $1.84 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.08 and $29.44. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.84 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.08 and $29.44. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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