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 February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alice Springs include American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Alice Springs departs from Adelaide and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Alice Springs include American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Alice Springs departs from Adelaide and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Airlines serving Alice Springs

United Airlines
Good (8,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,425 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (835 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,181 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (475 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (401 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$147+
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Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$87+
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Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Alice Springs

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $137 per day, on average, or $274 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.49 and $25.99. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alice Springs costs $137 per day, on average, or $274 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.49 and $25.99. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Alice Springs

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

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