Terrigal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Terrigal

With a population of 11,309, Terrigal is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Terrigal deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Terrigal

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trojan's Restaurant & Sports Bar (2 Scenic Hwy) and The Joker and Thief Terrigal (90 Terrigal Esp Shop 6) are great picks.

When to visit Terrigal

Terrigal in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Terrigal in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Terrigal

Plane

Although Terrigal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Terrigal. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Terrigal is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 33 miles from Terrigal. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Terrigal.

Plane

Although Terrigal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Terrigal. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Terrigal is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 33 miles from Terrigal. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Terrigal.

Airlines serving Terrigal

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,750 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
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Where to stay in Terrigal

Average rates range from around $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $328 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Terrigal

Most booked hotels in Terrigal

Bay House Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$138+
The Quarters, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$182+
Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$161+

Hiring a car in Terrigal

Hiring a car in Terrigal costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Terrigal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.16 and $28.21.

Hiring a car in Terrigal costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Terrigal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.16 and $28.21.