Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Townsville travel guide

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With a population of 196,219, Townsville 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 Townsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Townsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar (2/2 Dibbs Street) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks.

When to visit Townsville

Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 290 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Townsville

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Townsville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Townsville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,030 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,673 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (639 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (538 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (451 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (2 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in Townsville

From 5-star hotels such as the Belmoral Corporate Suites to great affordable options like the Strand Motel, Townsville offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $80 to $1,086 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville

Most booked hotels in Townsville

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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Allure Hotel and Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Madison Plaza Townsville
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $110 per day, on average, or $331 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.29 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.45 and $36.60. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $110 per day, on average, or $331 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.29 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.45 and $36.60. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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