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

Mount Isa travel guide

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With a population of 22,785, Mount Isa is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Isa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Isa

Mount Isa in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Isa in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Isa in January, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Isa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Mount Isa

Plane

When flying to Mount Isa, you’ll arrive at Mount Isa (ISA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mount Isa include Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Isa departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Mount Isa, you’ll arrive at Mount Isa (ISA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mount Isa include Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Isa departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 40m.

Airports near Mount Isa

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Airlines serving Mount Isa

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Isa

Most booked hotels in Mount Isa

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Central Point Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$125+
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Isa Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Mount Isa

Hiring a car in Mount Isa costs $115 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Isa.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Mount Isa (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 Isa is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mount Isa costs $115 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Isa.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Mount Isa (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 Isa is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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