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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Torquay has to offer.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in May
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 $394. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $276 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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 $394. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $276 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,833 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,302 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (870 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (890 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Hiring a car in Torquay

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.52 and $28.69. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.52 and $28.69. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.