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

Mareeba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mareeba

With a population of 8,403, Mareeba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mareeba to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mareeba

Mareeba in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mareeba in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mareeba in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mareeba, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mareeba

Plane

Although Mareeba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 23 miles from Mareeba. Cairns is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mareeba departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mareeba is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 24 miles from Mareeba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mareeba. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Mareeba takes 800 miles and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 1920 miles.

Plane

Although Mareeba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairns (CNS), which is located 23 miles from Mareeba. Cairns is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Mareeba departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mareeba is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 24 miles from Mareeba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Mareeba. From Proserpine, the bus ride to Mareeba takes 800 miles and will cost you around $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $626 for a journey of 1920 miles.

Airports near Mareeba

CNSCairns
BFCBloomfield

Airlines serving Mareeba

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mareeba

Most booked hotels in Mareeba

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Mareeba Motor Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Hiring a car in Mareeba

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Mareeba (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 Mareeba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Mareeba (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 Mareeba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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