Rockingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockingham

With a population of 108,022, Rockingham is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rockingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Collective Rockingham (Shop T208 Rockingham City Shopping Centre) and Andiamo Cafe (2/18 Civic Boulevard) are great picks.

When to visit Rockingham

Rockingham in July
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockingham in July
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockingham in February, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rockingham, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rockingham

Plane

Although Rockingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 28 miles from Rockingham. Busselton Margaret River is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Rockingham departs from Albany and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockingham is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 24 miles from Rockingham. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rockingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 28 miles from Rockingham. Busselton Margaret River is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Rockingham departs from Albany and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockingham is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 24 miles from Rockingham. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rockingham

Airlines serving Rockingham

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (936 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,639 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rockingham

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rockingham

Most booked hotels in Rockingham

Anchorage Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$180+

Hiring a car in Rockingham

Hiring a car in Rockingham costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Rockingham.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Rockingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.07 and $28.10.

Hiring a car in Rockingham costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 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 55% cheaper than airport locations in Rockingham.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Rockingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.07 and $28.10.