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.

Where to Eat in Gosford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bon Pavilion (159 Mann St) and Lyons Den Gosford - Bar (37a Mann St) are great picks.

When to visit Gosford

Gosford in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gosford in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 59 km from Gosford. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways 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 52 km from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gosford using Busbud or Greyhound Australia. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Gosford takes 966 km and will cost you around $259. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $263 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 59 km from Gosford. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways 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 52 km from Gosford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gosford using Busbud or Greyhound Australia. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Gosford takes 966 km and will cost you around $259. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $263 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airlines serving Gosford

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (874 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (898 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,992 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (448 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,698 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,665 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (331 reviews)
LOT
Good (653 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford

Most booked hotels in Gosford

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$309+
Ashwood Motel
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$148+
Gosford Inn Motel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$99+
Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
Good (6, Good reviews)
$126+

Hiring a car in Gosford

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Gosford.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $21.00 and $27.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Subaru Impreza or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Gosford.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $21.00 and $27.99. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Subaru Impreza or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.