With a population of 23,209, Mount Gambier is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Gambier to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Gambier in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Gambier, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
When flying to Mount Gambier, you’ll arrive at Mount Gambier (MGB), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Gambier departs from Melbourne and takes around 7h 30m.
Another option to get to Mount Gambier is to pick up a car hire from Geelong, which is about 316 km from Mount Gambier. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Geelong.
Hiring a car in Mount Gambier costs $72 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Gambier.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Mount Gambier (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 Mount Gambier is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.