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

Bowral travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bowral

With a population of 9,605, Bowral 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 Bowral to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Bowral

Bowral in April
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowral in April
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bowral in January, when the average temperature is 19 °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 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Bowral, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Bowral

Plane

Although Bowral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 57 miles from Bowral. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bowral is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 61 miles from Bowral. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Bowral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 57 miles from Bowral. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Bowral is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 61 miles from Bowral. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Bowral

CBRCanberra
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Bowral

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bowral

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $461 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bowral

Most booked hotels in Bowral

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Berida Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Briars Country Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Mittagong Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Golfview Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$153+
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Milton Park Country House Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$614+
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Hiring a car in Bowral

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Bowral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Bowral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.