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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
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 9h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, 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 9h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
WTBToowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 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 Toowoomba
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Platinum International
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Riviera on Ruthven Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Toowoomba, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68. Compact (MG HS 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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