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

Mount Gambier travel guide

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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. Mount Gambier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Gambier in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Geelong.

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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Geelong.

Airports near Mount Gambier

PTJPortland
MGBMount Gambier
WMBWarrnambool

Airlines serving Mount Gambier

Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Gambier

Most booked hotels in Mount Gambier

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The Barn Accommodation
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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The Commodore
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Blue Lake Motel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$105+
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Presidential Motel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$128+
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Motel Mount Gambier
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$100+
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Avalon Motel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Mount Gambier

Hiring a car in Mount Gambier costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Gambier is Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mount Gambier costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Gambier is Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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