Mount Gambier travel guide
Mount Gambier Tourism | Mount Gambier Guide
You're Going to Love Mount Gambier
With a population of 23.209, Mount Gambier is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Gambier to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Mount Gambier
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Gambier in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Gambier, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Mount Gambier
Plane
When flying to Mount Gambier, you’ll arrive at Mount Gambier (MGB), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Gambier departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Mount Gambier is to pick up a car hire from Geelong, which is about 316 km from Mount Gambier. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Geelong.
Airlines serving Mount Gambier
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Gambier
Most booked hotels in Mount Gambier
Hiring a car in Mount Gambier
Hiring a car in Mount Gambier costs $59 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Mount Gambier.
Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Mount Gambier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.67. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Gambier is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.