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

Perisher Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Perisher Valley

Perisher Valley is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Perisher Valley has to offer.

When to visit Perisher Valley

Perisher Valley in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perisher Valley in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Perisher Valley in February, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Perisher Valley, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Perisher Valley

Plane

Although Perisher Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albury (ABX), which is located 135 km from Perisher Valley. Merimbula is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Perisher Valley departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Perisher Valley is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 139 km from Perisher Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Bus

Perisher Valley’s bus station is located 103 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Perisher Valley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albury (ABX), which is located 135 km from Perisher Valley. Merimbula is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Perisher Valley departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Perisher Valley is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 139 km from Perisher Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Bus

Perisher Valley’s bus station is located 103 km from the city centre.

Airports near Perisher Valley

MIMMerimbula
CBRCanberra
ABXAlbury

Airlines serving Perisher Valley

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Perisher Valley

Most booked hotels in Perisher Valley

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Smiggins Hotel & Chalet Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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Hiring a car in Perisher Valley

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Perisher Valley (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.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Perisher Valley (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.

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