Mount Isa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mount Isa
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
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.
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 Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Isa departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 45m.
Airports near Mount Isa
Airlines serving Mount Isa
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Isa
Most booked hotels in Mount Isa
Hiring a car in Mount Isa
Hiring a car in Mount Isa costs $153 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 Isa.
Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.24 and $28.32. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Isa is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.