With a population of 3,285, Port Fairy is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Fairy has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Merrijig Kitchen (1 Campbell St) and Bottega Toscana (26 Bank St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Fairy in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °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 Port Fairy, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
When flying to Port Fairy, you’ll arrive at Warrnambool (WMB), which is located 21 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Port Fairy is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 247 km from Port Fairy. You’ll find branches of Europcar and CarHood, among others, in Melbourne.
Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Port Fairy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.82 and $27.75.