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 February
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
St Helens in February
Estimated hotel price
$39
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 89 km from St Helens. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to St Helens departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St Helens is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 189 km 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 89 km from St Helens. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to St Helens departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to St Helens is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 189 km 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

United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,896 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (957 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,819 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (560 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (495 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in St Helens

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 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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Anchor Wheel Motel
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Bayside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in St Helens

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.50 and $25.99.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.50 and $25.99.