Launceston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Launceston
With a population of 106.153, Launceston is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Launceston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Launceston
Where to Eat in Launceston
Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Launceston. These include popular favourites such as Havilah (178 Charles St), Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron St) and Geronimo Aperitivo Bar and Restaurant (186 Charles Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Grain of the Silos (89-91 Lindsay St Invermay) and SAINT JOHN CRAFT BEER (133 St John St) are great picks.
When to visit Launceston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Launceston in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Launceston, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Launceston
Plane
When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Launceston include Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Launceston departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.
Airlines serving Launceston
Where to stay in Launceston
Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from $28 to $1,356 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston
Most booked hotels in Launceston
Hiring a car in Launceston
Hiring a car in Launceston costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.
Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.67. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Launceston
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day