Toowoomba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toowoomba

With a population of 131 258, Toowoomba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Toowoomba to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chong Co Thai Toowoomba (1-7 Dent st shop 0039A Grand Central shopping centre) and Vapiano - Grand Central Toowoomba (Margaret St, Grand Central Shopping Ctr) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toowoomba in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Toowoomba, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Toowoomba

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Toowoomba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 106 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Toowoomba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 106 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (530 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,579 reviews)
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Where to stay in Toowoomba

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pure Land Guest House and National Hotel Toowoomba.

Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

Burke & Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Riviera on Ruthven
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$121+

Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Hiring a car in Toowoomba costs $116 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Toowoomba costs $116 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.