Bowral travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bowral

With a population of 9,605, Bowral is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bowral to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bowral

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro Officina (6 David Street) and Bistro Sociale (6 David St) are great picks.

When to visit Bowral

Bowral in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowral in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bowral in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °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 Bowral, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Bowral

Plane

Although Bowral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 92 km from Bowral. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Emirates, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bowral is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 98 km from Bowral. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bowral. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Bowral takes 1159 km and will cost you around $263. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Bowral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 92 km from Bowral. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Emirates, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bowral is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 98 km from Bowral. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Bowral. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Bowral takes 1159 km and will cost you around $263. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Bowral

Airlines serving Bowral

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,604 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bowral

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bowral

Most booked hotels in Bowral

Berida Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$204+
Briars Country Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$236+
The Imperial Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$173+
Mittagong Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$128+
Gibraltar Hotel Bowral
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$172+
Peppers Craigieburn
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$181+

Hiring a car in Bowral

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Bowral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Bowral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72.