Toowoomba travel guide
Toowoomba Tourism | Toowoomba Guide
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
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.
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 Alpha and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Toowoomba
Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba
Most booked hotels in Toowoomba
Hiring a car in Toowoomba
Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.97 and $45.29. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.