Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alice Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alice Springs

With a population of 25,186, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Alice Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Alice Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Alice (Todd Mall) and Tali (93 Barrett Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Alice Springs

Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alice Springs in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Alice Springs, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Alice Springs

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alice Springs include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Alice Springs departs from Adelaide and takes around 2h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alice Springs include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Alice Springs departs from Adelaide and takes around 2h 10m.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Airlines serving Alice Springs

Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,904 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,091 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (474 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

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Alice Springs YHA
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$152+
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Mantra Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$101+
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greet Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Alice Springs

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $119 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.93 and $31.90. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alice Springs, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $119 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.93 and $31.90. Standard (Toyota Prius or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alice Springs, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Alice Springs

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$74/day

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$86/day

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