Broken Hill travel guide
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You're Going to Love Broken Hill
With a population of 18,430, Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Broken Hill
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Broken Hill in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Broken Hill, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Broken Hill
Plane
When flying to Broken Hill, you’ll arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Broken Hill departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Broken Hill is to pick up a car hire from Mildura, which is about 159 miles from Broken Hill. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Mildura.
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Hiring a car in Broken Hill
Hiring a car in Broken Hill costs $90 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Broken Hill.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Broken Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.49 and $28.65. The most frequently booked car type in Broken Hill is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Car or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.