Bathurst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bathurst

With a population of 33 110, Bathurst 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 Bathurst to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bathurst

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Table (60 George St) and Chicane Bar & Grill (1 Conrod Straight) are great picks.

When to visit Bathurst

Bathurst in July
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathurst in July
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bathurst in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Bathurst, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Bathurst

Plane

When flying to Bathurst, you’ll arrive at Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathurst is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 159 km from Bathurst. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Bathurst, you’ll arrive at Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bathurst is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 159 km from Bathurst. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Bathurst

Airlines serving Bathurst

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathurst

Most booked hotels in Bathurst

Littomore Hotels and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$177+
Bathurst Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$117+
Panorama Bathurst
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$110+

Hiring a car in Bathurst

Hiring a car in Bathurst costs $104 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Bathurst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.40 and $28.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bathurst is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bathurst costs $104 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Bathurst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.40 and $28.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bathurst is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.