Port Arthur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Arthur

With a population of 281, Port Arthur is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Port Arthur to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Port Arthur

Port Arthur in May
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Arthur in May
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Port Arthur

Plane

Although Port Arthur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 47 km from Port Arthur. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Arthur include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 54 km from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Port Arthur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hobart (HBA), which is located 47 km from Port Arthur. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Arthur include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 54 km from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Port Arthur

Airlines serving Port Arthur

Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (31 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,588 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (263 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (315 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Arthur

Most booked hotels in Port Arthur

Storm Bay B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Stewarts Bay Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$224+
Port Arthur Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$137+
The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$92+

Hiring a car in Port Arthur

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Port Arthur (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 Port Arthur (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.