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

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.

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), Felix Espresso & Wine (112 Cimitiere 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 Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Air India, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. 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 YesDrive Car Rental and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

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 Air India, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. 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 YesDrive Car Rental and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (897 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,555 reviews)
China Southern
Good (101 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,924 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,124 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (457 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
Link Airways
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Launceston

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $121 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from $28 to $1,357 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Launceston by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

Most booked hotels in Launceston

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Country Club Tasmania
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Country Club Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$118+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 $1.67 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 $20.04 and $26.71. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Launceston costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 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 $1.67 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 $20.04 and $26.71. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Launceston

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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