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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gosford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gosford

Gosford in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gosford in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar 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 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 59 km from Gosford. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar 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 Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Gosford

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Gosford

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford

Most booked hotels in Gosford

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Glenworth Valley Wilderness Adventures
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$320+
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The Galaxy Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Hotel Gosford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Ashwood Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Waterview Gosford Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$154+
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Gosford Inn Motel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Gosford

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.65 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 $19.76 and $26.35. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gosford, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Gosford costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.65 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 $19.76 and $26.35. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gosford, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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