Ipswich travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ipswich
With a population of 2,958, Ipswich is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ipswich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Ipswich
Where to Eat in Ipswich
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stars Dining - Ipswich Civic Centre (50 Nicholas St) and Monte Lane (160 Brisbane St) are great picks.
When to visit Ipswich
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipswich in January, when the average temperature is 25 °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 5 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ipswich, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Ipswich
Plane
Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brisbane (BNE), which is located 44 km from Ipswich. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 32 km from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ipswich. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 1642 km and will cost you around $211. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $474 for a journey of 3573 km.
Airlines serving Ipswich
Where to stay in Ipswich
Average rates range from around $146 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 Ipswich
Most booked hotels in Ipswich
Hiring a car in Ipswich
Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Ipswich.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Ipswich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Ipswich
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$79/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$88/day