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

Goulburn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Goulburn

With a population of 20.940, Goulburn is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Goulburn to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Goulburn

Goulburn in February
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Goulburn in February
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Goulburn in January, when the average temperature is 20 °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 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Goulburn, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Goulburn

Plane

Although Goulburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Canberra (CBR), which is located 78 km from Goulburn. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Goulburn departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Goulburn is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 167 km from Goulburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Goulburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Canberra (CBR), which is located 78 km from Goulburn. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Goulburn departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Goulburn is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 167 km from Goulburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Goulburn

CBRCanberra
MYAMoruya
BHSBathurst Raglan

Airlines serving Goulburn

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Goulburn

Most booked hotels in Goulburn

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Mercure Goulburn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Willows Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Black Sheep Motel Goulburn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Parkhaven Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Carlton Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$123+
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Alpine Heritage Motel
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Goulburn

Hiring a car in Goulburn costs $98 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Canberra.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Goulburn (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. The most frequently booked car type in Goulburn is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-30 or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Goulburn costs $98 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Canberra.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Goulburn (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. The most frequently booked car type in Goulburn is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-30 or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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