Torquay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Torquay

With a population of 12.854, Torquay is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Torquay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Torquay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blackmans Brewery & Pizza Bar (26 Bell Street) and Mortadeli (4 Gilbert St shop 9) are great picks.

When to visit Torquay

Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Torquay

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 35 km from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 81 km from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 772 km and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $271 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 35 km from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 81 km from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 772 km and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $271 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Hiring a car in Torquay

Expect to pay $1.95 per litre in Torquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.36 and $31.15. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Torquay, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.95 per litre in Torquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.36 and $31.15. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Torquay, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.