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

Hervey Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hervey Bay has to offer.

When to visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hervey Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hervey Bay in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 171 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hervey Bay, with an average rainfall of 52 mm.

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How to Get to Hervey Bay

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Hervey Bay include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Hervey Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Hervey Bay include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Hervey Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Hervey Bay

BDBBundaberg
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay

Airlines serving Hervey Bay

Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (944 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (537 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (486 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,814 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (424 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in Hervey Bay

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay

Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay

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Discovery Parks - Fraser Street, Hervey Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Ingenia Holidays Hervey Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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Nightcap at Kondari Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$124+
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Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$243+
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Hiring a car in Hervey Bay

Hiring a car in Hervey Bay costs $68 per day, on average, or $203 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Hervey Bay.

Expect to pay $1.65 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.69 and $26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (BYD ATTO 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hervey Bay costs $68 per day, on average, or $203 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Hervey Bay.

Expect to pay $1.65 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.69 and $26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (BYD ATTO 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Hervey Bay

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Economy

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$57/day

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