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

Lismore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lismore

With a population of 30,086, Lismore is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lismore has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Lismore

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When to visit Lismore

Lismore in September
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lismore in September
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lismore in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Lismore, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Lismore

Plane

When flying to Lismore, you’ll arrive at Lismore (LSY), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lismore departs from Sydney and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Lismore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 152 km from Lismore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Lismore, you’ll arrive at Lismore (LSY), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Lismore departs from Sydney and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Lismore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 152 km from Lismore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Lismore

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OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Lismore

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lismore

Most booked hotels in Lismore

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Dawson Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Lismore Wilson Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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The Sherwood Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$144+
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Lismore City Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$163+
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Comfort Inn Centrepoint
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$145+
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Hiring a car in Lismore

Hiring a car in Lismore costs $83 per day, on average, or $332 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Lismore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.20 and $29.60. The most frequently booked car type in Lismore is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lismore costs $83 per day, on average, or $332 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Lismore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.20 and $29.60. The most frequently booked car type in Lismore is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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