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

Forster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Forster

With a population of 17,591, Forster is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Forster deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Forster

Single Day Retreat
Activities•Wellness

When to visit Forster

Forster in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Forster in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Forster

Plane

Although Forster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taree (TRO), which is located 33 km from Forster.

Car

Another option to get to Forster is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 225 km from Forster. You’ll find branches of YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Forster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taree (TRO), which is located 33 km from Forster.

Car

Another option to get to Forster is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 225 km from Forster. You’ll find branches of YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Forster

TROTaree
PQQPort Macquarie
NTLNewcastle Williamtown

Airlines serving Forster

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,487 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (251 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,896 reviews)
China Southern
Good (190 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (684 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (578 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (485 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Forster

Most booked hotels in Forster

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Forster Palms Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Forster Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Bali Hi Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Lakes and Ocean Hotel Forster
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$99+
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Golden Sands Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$127+
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Great Lakes Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$99+
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Hiring a car in Forster

Hiring a car in Forster costs $105 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Taree.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Forster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.68 and $38.24. The most frequently booked car type in Forster is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Forster costs $105 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Taree.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Forster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.68 and $38.24. The most frequently booked car type in Forster is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.