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

Hornsby travel guide

Hornsby Tourism | Hornsby Guide

You're Going to Love Hornsby

With a population of 19,863, Hornsby is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hornsby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hornsby

Hornsby in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hornsby in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hornsby

Plane

Although Hornsby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 17 miles from Hornsby. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Hornsby is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 14 miles from Hornsby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Hornsby. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Hornsby takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

Although Hornsby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 17 miles from Hornsby. Newcastle Williamtown is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Hornsby is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 14 miles from Hornsby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Hornsby. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Hornsby takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near Hornsby

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Hornsby

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hornsby

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hornsby

Most booked hotels in Hornsby

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Quest Macquarie Park
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Blue Gum Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$161+
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Hiring a car in Hornsby

Hiring a car in Hornsby costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 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, 14% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Hornsby (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. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hornsby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hornsby costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 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, 14% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Hornsby (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. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hornsby, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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