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

Proserpine travel guide

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You're Going to Love Proserpine

With a population of 3 390, Proserpine 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 Proserpine to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Proserpine

Proserpine in February
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Proserpine in February
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Proserpine in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Proserpine, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Proserpine

Plane

When flying to Proserpine, you’ll arrive at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Proserpine include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Proserpine departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Proserpine is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 224 km from Proserpine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Townsville.

Bus

Proserpine’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Proserpine, you’ll arrive at Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Proserpine include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Proserpine departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Proserpine is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 224 km from Proserpine. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Townsville.

Bus

Proserpine’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Proserpine

Airlines serving Proserpine

United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (491 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (426 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Proserpine

Most booked hotels in Proserpine

Mirage Whitsundays
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$282+
Coral Sea Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$308+
Airlie Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$162+
At Marina Shores
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
Magnums Accommodation Airlie Beach - Adults Only
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$89+
Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Proserpine

Hiring a car in Proserpine costs $68 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Proserpine.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Proserpine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.

Hiring a car in Proserpine costs $68 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Proserpine.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Proserpine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.65 and $26.20.