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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tali (93 Barrett Drive) and Bella Alice (Todd Mall) are great picks.
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.
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, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Alice Springs departs from Adelaide and takes around 2h 10m.
The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $139 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Alice Springs.
Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.40 and $25.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.