Rottnest Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$280
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$280
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rottnest Island

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from Australia to Rottnest Island include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Air Mauritius. The shortest domestic flight to Rottnest Island departs from Adelaide and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from Australia to Rottnest Island include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Air Mauritius. The shortest domestic flight to Rottnest Island departs from Adelaide and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (822 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,592 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Most booked hotels in Rottnest Island

Pier 21 Apartment Hotel Fremantle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$244+
Norfolk Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Yha Fremantle Prison
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$42+
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$192+

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.09 and $28.11.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.09 and $28.11.