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

Ipswich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ipswich

With a population of 2,958, Ipswich is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ipswich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ipswich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Monte Lane - wine bar (160 Brisbane St) and Stars Dining - Ipswich Civic Centre (50 Nicholas St) are great picks.

When to visit Ipswich

Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipswich in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ipswich, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Ipswich

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brisbane (BNE), which is located 27 miles from Ipswich. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 20 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ipswich. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 1020 miles and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 1800 miles.

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brisbane (BNE), which is located 27 miles from Ipswich. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 20 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ipswich. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ipswich takes 1020 miles and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 1800 miles.

Airports near Ipswich

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Ipswich

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)
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)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ipswich

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ipswich

Most booked hotels in Ipswich

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Country Motel Ipswich
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Hiring a car in Ipswich

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Ipswich.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Ipswich (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 Ipswich is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Ipswich.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Ipswich (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 Ipswich is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Ipswich

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$71/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$78/day

Intermediate SUV
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