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

George Town travel guide

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You're Going to Love George Town

With a population of 4,268, George Town is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in George Town to see all of its attractions.

When to visit George Town

Looking for warm weather? Then head to George Town in February, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in George Town, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to George Town

Plane

Although George Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 34 km from George Town. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to George Town departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to George Town is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 202 km from George Town. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although George Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 34 km from George Town. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to George Town departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to George Town is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 202 km from George Town. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Alamo, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near George Town

DPODevonport
LSTLaunceston
BWTBurnie Wynyard

Airlines serving George Town

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,404 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of George Town

Hiring a car in George Town

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in George Town (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.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in George Town (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.

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