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

Armidale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Armidale

With a population of 22,673, Armidale is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Armidale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Armidale

Armidale in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Armidale in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Armidale in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Armidale, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Armidale

Plane

When flying to Armidale, you’ll arrive at Armidale (ARM), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Armidale include Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Armidale departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Armidale is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 316 km from Armidale. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

When flying to Armidale, you’ll arrive at Armidale (ARM), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Armidale include Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Armidale departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Armidale is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 316 km from Armidale. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Armidale

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
TMWTamworth

Airlines serving Armidale

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Armidale

Most booked hotels in Armidale

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Country Comfort Armidale
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Westside Studio Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$103+
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Armidale Regency Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Rydges Armidale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Deer Park Motor Inn Armidale
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$131+
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Hiring a car in Armidale

Hiring a car in Armidale costs $71 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Armidale.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Armidale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Armidale, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Armidale costs $71 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Armidale.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Armidale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Armidale, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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