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.
Activities & attractions in Gosford
When to visit Gosford
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.
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 Emirates, Jetstar, 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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Gosford. From Canberra, the bus ride to Gosford takes 338 km and will cost you around $110. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $275 for a journey of 1062 km.
Airlines serving Gosford
Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford
Most booked hotels in Gosford
Hiring a car in Gosford
Hiring a car in Gosford costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 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, 39% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $1.68 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 $20.15 and $26.87. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Holden Barina or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.