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. Toowoomba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tailgate Sports Bar (470 Ruthven St 15) and The Bavarian Toowoomba (T2009 Grand Central) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in April
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in April
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 8h 05m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, 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 8h 05m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,130 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
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Where to stay in Toowoomba

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pure Land Guest House and National Hotel Toowoomba.

Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

Burke & Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Riviera on Ruthven Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$128+

Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.