Ipswich travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ipswich
With a population of 2,958, Ipswich is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ipswich to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Ipswich
Where to Eat in Ipswich
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stars Dining - Ipswich Civic Centre (50 Nicholas St) and Monte Lane (160 Brisbane St) are great picks.
When to visit Ipswich
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipswich in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ipswich, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Ipswich
Plane
Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brisbane (BNE), which is located 44 km from Ipswich. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Bonza, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 32 km from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ipswich. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 1642 km and will cost you around $184. From Proserpine, the ticket costs about $204 for a journey of 1770 km.
Airlines serving Ipswich
Where to stay in Ipswich
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ipswich
Most booked hotels in Ipswich
Hiring a car in Ipswich
Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $56 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Brisbane.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Ipswich (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 Ipswich is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.