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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blackmans Brewery & Pizza Bar (26 Bell Street) and Mortadeli (4 Gilbert St shop 9) are great picks.
Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 35 km from Torquay.
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.
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.
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.
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.