Port Hedland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Hedland

With a population of 15.044, Port Hedland is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Port Hedland to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Port Hedland

Port Hedland in January
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Hedland in January
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Hedland in January, when the average temperature is 31 °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 12 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Port Hedland, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Port Hedland

Plane

When flying to Port Hedland, you’ll arrive at Port Hedland (PHE), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Hedland include Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Car

Another option to get to Port Hedland is to pick up a car hire from Karratha, which is about 190 km from Port Hedland. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Karratha.

Plane

When flying to Port Hedland, you’ll arrive at Port Hedland (PHE), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Hedland include Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Car

Another option to get to Port Hedland is to pick up a car hire from Karratha, which is about 190 km from Port Hedland. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Karratha.

Airports near Port Hedland

Airlines serving Port Hedland

Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Hedland

Hiring a car in Port Hedland

Hiring a car in Port Hedland costs $110 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Port Hedland (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Hedland, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Port Hedland costs $110 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Port Hedland (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Hedland, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.