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

Townsville travel guide

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With a population of 196,219, Townsville is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Townsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Townsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar (2/2 Dibbs Street) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks.

When to visit Townsville

Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 290 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Townsville

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Townsville include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Townsville departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Red Spot, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Townsville include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Townsville departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Red Spot, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,593 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,090 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,042 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (668 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (474 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (258 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (3 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (28 reviews)
Hinterland Aviation
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Where to stay in Townsville

From 5-star hotels such as the Ardo to great affordable options like the Summit Motel, Townsville offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $65 to $1,059 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Townsville City - In Townsville’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Clarion Hotel Townsville, The Ville Resort - Casino and Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG.

South Townsville - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Belmoral Corporate Suites, Park Regis Anchorage and The Palmer Collective. The average nightly price for a double room in South Townsville is $129.

Townsville City - In Townsville’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Clarion Hotel Townsville, The Ville Resort - Casino and Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG.
South Townsville - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Belmoral Corporate Suites, Park Regis Anchorage and The Palmer Collective. The average nightly price for a double room in South Townsville is $129.
Most popular hotel in Townsville by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville

Most booked hotels in Townsville

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Selina Magnetic Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$25+
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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Banjo Paterson Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Aquarius on the Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$273+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $89 per day, on average, or $267 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $89 per day, on average, or $267 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Townsville

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact
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