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

Port Macquarie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Macquarie

With a population of 41,491, Port Macquarie is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Port Macquarie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Port Macquarie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Whalebone Wharf (269 Hastings River Drive) and Big Boiz Cafe (23 Park St) are great picks.

When to visit Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie in June
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Macquarie in June
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Macquarie in February, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Port Macquarie, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.

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How to Get to Port Macquarie

Plane

When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Macquarie include Emirates, China Eastern and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Port Macquarie departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 195 miles from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Port Macquarie, you’ll arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Port Macquarie include Emirates, China Eastern and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Port Macquarie departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Port Macquarie is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 195 miles from Port Macquarie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Port Macquarie

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Port Macquarie

Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Port Macquarie

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $445 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Port Macquarie

Most booked hotels in Port Macquarie

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Rydges Port Macquarie
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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ibis Styles Port Macquarie
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Stoney Park Holiday Park
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$62+
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Comfort Resort Waters Edge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$175+
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Port Macquarie Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$106+
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Hiring a car in Port Macquarie

Hiring a car in Port Macquarie costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Port Macquarie.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.86 and $26.48. Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Macquarie, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Port Macquarie costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Port Macquarie.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Port Macquarie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.86 and $26.48. Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Port Macquarie, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Port Macquarie

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$41/day

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