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

Toowoomba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toowoomba

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toowoomba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tatts Hotel Toowoomba (180 Margaret St) and Tailgate Sports Bar (470 Ruthven St 15) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
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.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, 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.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
WTBToowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

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Burke And Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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City Golf Club Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Highlander Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Ruthven Street Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Downs Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Hiring a car in Toowoomba costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.71 and $46.27. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Toowoomba, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Toowoomba costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.90 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 $34.71 and $46.27. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Toowoomba, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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