Fremantle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fremantle

With a population of 7,209, Fremantle is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fremantle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fremantle

If you’re looking for affordable options, Emily Taylor Kitchen and Bar (19-29 Henderson St) and Don Tapa & Alter Ego Bar (1 James Street) are great picks.

When to visit Fremantle

Fremantle in July
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fremantle in July
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fremantle in February, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fremantle, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Fremantle

Plane

Although Fremantle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 25 km from Fremantle. Airlines that fly from Australia to Fremantle include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Fremantle departs from Melbourne and takes around 4h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fremantle is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 16 km from Fremantle. You’ll find branches of Turo and City Centre Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Fremantle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 25 km from Fremantle. Airlines that fly from Australia to Fremantle include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Fremantle departs from Melbourne and takes around 4h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fremantle is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 16 km from Fremantle. You’ll find branches of Turo and City Centre Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Fremantle

Airlines serving Fremantle

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fremantle

Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fremantle

Most booked hotels in Fremantle

Samphire Rottnest
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$262+
Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$444+
Norfolk Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$130+
Quest Fremantle
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$218+
Pier 21 Apartment Hotel Fremantle
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Yha Fremantle Prison
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$58+

Hiring a car in Fremantle

Hiring a car in Fremantle costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fremantle.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Fremantle (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fremantle is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Fremantle costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fremantle.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Fremantle (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fremantle is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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