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

Merimbula travel guide

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With a population of 6,367, Merimbula is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Merimbula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Merimbula

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Where to Eat in Merimbula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Merimbula RSL Club (52-54 Main Street) and Valentina (U 5 2 Market St) are great picks.

When to visit Merimbula

Merimbula in August
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merimbula in August
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Merimbula in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Merimbula, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Merimbula

Plane

When flying to Merimbula, you’ll arrive at Merimbula (MIM), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Merimbula departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Merimbula is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 190 km from Merimbula. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Plane

When flying to Merimbula, you’ll arrive at Merimbula (MIM), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Merimbula departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Merimbula is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 190 km from Merimbula. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Airports near Merimbula

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Airlines serving Merimbula

Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merimbula

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merimbula

Most booked hotels in Merimbula

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Sapphire Waters Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Discovery Parks - Pambula Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hillcrest Merimbula
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Nrma Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Merimbula Sapphire Motel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Merimbula

Hiring a car in Merimbula costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Merimbula.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Merimbula (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. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merimbula, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Merimbula costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Merimbula.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Merimbula (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. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merimbula, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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