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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Townsville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 10h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Budget and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Townsville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 10h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Budget and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,936 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,497 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,019 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,610 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (630 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (540 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (452 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 $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $80 to $1,088 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 27% 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)
$266+
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Allure Hotel and Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Rambutan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Madison Plaza Townsville
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $98 per day, on average, or $293 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.50 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 $29.94 and $39.92. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $98 per day, on average, or $293 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.50 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 $29.94 and $39.92. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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