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

Maitland travel guide

Maitland Tourism | Maitland Guide

You're Going to Love Maitland

With a population of 67,132, Maitland is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maitland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Maitland

Maitland in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maitland in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maitland in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Maitland, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Maitland

Plane

Although Maitland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 27 km from Maitland. The shortest domestic flight to Maitland departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Maitland is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 131 km from Maitland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Maitland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 27 km from Maitland. The shortest domestic flight to Maitland departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Maitland is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 131 km from Maitland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Maitland

TROTaree
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Maitland

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maitland

Most booked hotels in Maitland

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Quest Maitland
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Shenanigans At The Imperial Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Hunter Gateway Motel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Maitland

Hiring a car in Maitland costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Maitland.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Maitland (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. The most frequently booked car type in Maitland is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maitland costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Maitland.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Maitland (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. The most frequently booked car type in Maitland is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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