Goulburn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Goulburn
With a population of 20,940, Goulburn 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 Goulburn to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Goulburn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Goulburn in January, when the average temperature is 20 °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 November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Goulburn, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Goulburn
Plane
Although Goulburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Canberra (CBR), which is located 49 miles from Goulburn. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Emirates, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Goulburn departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Goulburn is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 104 miles from Goulburn. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Goulburn. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Goulburn takes 480 miles and will cost you around $114. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $316 for a journey of 1860 miles.
Airlines serving Goulburn
Where to stay in popular areas of Goulburn
Most booked hotels in Goulburn
Hiring a car in Goulburn
Hiring a car in Goulburn costs $86 per day, on average.
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 Canberra.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Goulburn (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. The most frequently booked car type in Goulburn is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.