Kalgoorlie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalgoorlie

With a population of 31,107, Kalgoorlie is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kalgoorlie to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalgoorlie in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalgoorlie in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Kalgoorlie, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Kalgoorlie

Plane

When flying to Kalgoorlie, you’ll arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Kalgoorlie include Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kalgoorlie departs from Perth and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Kalgoorlie, you’ll arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Kalgoorlie include Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kalgoorlie departs from Perth and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Kalgoorlie

Airlines serving Kalgoorlie

Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (265 reviews)

Where to stay in Kalgoorlie

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $494 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalgoorlie

Most booked hotels in Kalgoorlie

Quest Yelverton Kalgoorlie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$243+
Rydges Kalgoorlie
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$200+
Hospitality Kalgoorlie, SureStay Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$177+
Palace Hotel Kalgoorlie
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$151+

Hiring a car in Kalgoorlie

Hiring a car in Kalgoorlie costs $105 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kalgoorlie.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Kalgoorlie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.46 and $28.61. The most frequently booked car type in Kalgoorlie is Full-size (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kalgoorlie costs $105 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kalgoorlie.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Kalgoorlie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.46 and $28.61. The most frequently booked car type in Kalgoorlie is Full-size (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.