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

Gosford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gosford

With a population of 3,021, Gosford is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gosford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gosford

Gosford in September
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gosford in September
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gosford in February, when the average temperature is 22 °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 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Gosford, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Gosford

Plane

Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Gosford. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Gosford is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 32 miles from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Gosford. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Gosford is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 32 miles from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Gosford

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Gosford

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,491 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,072 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gosford

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford

Most booked hotels in Gosford

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Voco Gosford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Galaxy Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$122+
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Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Gosford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$95+
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Gosford Inn Motel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$99+
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Bayview Hotel Woy Woy
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Gosford

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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, 23% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Gosford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.13 and $29.50. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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, 23% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Gosford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.13 and $29.50. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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