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

Ipswich travel guide

Ipswich Tourism | Ipswich Guide

You're Going to Love Ipswich

With a population of 2,958, Ipswich is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit 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 September
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ipswich in September
Estimated hotel price
$153
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia 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 Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

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 Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia 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 Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ipswich

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Ipswich

Lufthansa
Good (8,050 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,801 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,813 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,151 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,369 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,482 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,539 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,248 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Ipswich

There are also lots of holiday rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from $126 to $283 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ipswich

Most booked hotels in Ipswich

See all
Quest Ipswich
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$224+
View
Country Motel Ipswich
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$207+
View

Hiring a car in Ipswich

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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, 23% more expensive than at Brisbane.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.99. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Mazda CX-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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ipswich costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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, 23% more expensive than at Brisbane.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.99. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Mazda CX-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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Ipswich

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$68/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$71/day

Compact SUV
Find car hire in Ipswich