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. Townsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Townsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Michel's Restaurant (7 Palmer Street) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks.

When to visit Townsville

Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 Emirates, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, 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 Emirates, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (876 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,110 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (456 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (201 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (1 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
Hinterland Aviation
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Where to stay in Townsville

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Summit Motel and Reef Lodge Backpackers. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $76 to $574 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Townsville City - In Townsville’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ardo, Clarion Hotel Townsville and The Ville Resort - Casino.
Most popular hotel in Townsville by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville

Most booked hotels in Townsville

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Ardo
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$276+
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The Palmer Collective
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Selina Magnetic Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$47+
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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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Rambutan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $88 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.93 and $26.57. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $88 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.93 and $26.57. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Townsville

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$55/day

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