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

Sheffield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sheffield

With a population of 1.488, Sheffield is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sheffield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sheffield

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sheffield in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sheffield, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Sheffield

Plane

Although Sheffield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 25 km from Sheffield. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Sheffield departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Sheffield is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 186 km from Sheffield. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Sheffield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 25 km from Sheffield. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Sheffield departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Sheffield is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 186 km from Sheffield. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Sheffield

DPODevonport
LSTLaunceston
BWTBurnie Wynyard

Airlines serving Sheffield

United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (490 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,817 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (426 reviews)
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sheffield

Most booked hotels in Sheffield

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Sheffield Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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AAA Granary Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Hiring a car in Sheffield

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Sheffield (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.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Sheffield (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.