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

King Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love King Island

King Island is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. King Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit King Island

King Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
King Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to King Island in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in King Island, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to King Island

Plane

When flying to King Island, you’ll arrive at King Island (KNS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to King Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 153 miles from King Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to King Island, you’ll arrive at King Island (KNS), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to King Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 153 miles from King Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near King Island

KNSKing Island

Airlines serving King Island

Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
Sharp Airlines

Where to stay in King Island

Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $704 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of King Island

Most booked hotels in King Island

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Island Breeze Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Hiring a car in King Island

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in King Island (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.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in King Island (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.

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