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

St Helens travel guide

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You're Going to Love St Helens

With a population of 2,000, St Helens is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St Helens to see all of its attractions.

When to visit St Helens

St Helens in May
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
St Helens in May
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St Helens in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in St Helens, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to St Helens

Plane

Although St Helens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Launceston (LST), which is located 56 miles from St Helens. 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 St Helens departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to St Helens is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 118 miles from St Helens. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although St Helens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Launceston (LST), which is located 56 miles from St Helens. 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 St Helens departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to St Helens is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 118 miles from St Helens. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near St Helens

DPODevonport
LSTLaunceston
FLSFlinders Island

Airlines serving St Helens

Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,918 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,101 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (477 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Link Airways
Sharp Airlines
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Where to stay in St Helens

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of St Helens

Most booked hotels in St Helens

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Big4 Tassie Getaway Parks St Helens
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$34+
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Bayside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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The Surfside Beaumaris
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$103+
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Hiring a car in St Helens

Expect to pay $2.14 per litre in St Helens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.65 and $34.19.

Expect to pay $2.14 per litre in St Helens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.65 and $34.19.