Manly travel guide

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You're Going to Love Manly

With a population of 16.170, Manly is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Manly to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Manly

If you’re looking for affordable options, Garfish - Manly (Suite 1, 39 East Esplanade) and Hemingway's Manly (48 North Steyne) are great picks.

When to visit Manly

Manly in July
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manly in July
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Manly

Plane

When flying to Manly, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Manly include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Manly is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 12 km from Manly. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Manly. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Manly takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

When flying to Manly, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Manly include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Manly is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 12 km from Manly. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Manly. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Manly takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airlines serving Manly

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,607 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manly

Most booked hotels in Manly

Manly Pacific Sydney MGallery Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$293+
Marine Parade
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$411+

Hiring a car in Manly

Hiring a car in Manly costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Manly.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Manly (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 Manly is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Manly costs $45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Manly.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Manly (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 Manly is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.