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
Tours
Where to Eat in Launceston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) and Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron 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 Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Launceston departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.
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 Budget, among others, in Hobart.
Airlines serving Launceston
Where to stay in Launceston
Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from $26 to $1,274 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 9% 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 $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.
Expect to pay $2.26 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 $27.09 and $36.12. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.