Lithgow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lithgow
With a population of 11.298, Lithgow is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lithgow to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Lithgow
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Bar 128 (128 Main St) and Lithgow Workies Bistro (3-7 Tank Street) are great picks.
When to visit Lithgow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lithgow in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Lithgow, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Lithgow
Plane
Although Lithgow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 47 km from Lithgow. Orange Springhill is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia.
Car
Another option to get to Lithgow is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 107 km from Lithgow. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Lithgow. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Lithgow takes 1159 km and will cost you around $262. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Lithgow
Where to stay in Lithgow
Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,895 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lithgow
Most booked hotels in Lithgow
Hiring a car in Lithgow
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Lithgow (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.