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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Townsville include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. 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 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Townsville include Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. 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 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,069 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
China Southern
Good (168 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,858 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (564 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (469 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (251 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 $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $67 to $991 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Townsville City - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Clarion Hotel Townsville, The Ville Resort - Casino and Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG. The average nightly price for a double room in Townsville City is $112.

Townsville City - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Clarion Hotel Townsville, The Ville Resort - Casino and Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG. The average nightly price for a double room in Townsville City is $112.
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
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$257+
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Selina Magnetic Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$32+
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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Aquarius on the Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$259+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $87 per day, on average, or $262 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, 11% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.19 and $29.59. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Townsville costs $87 per day, on average, or $262 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, 11% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.19 and $29.59. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Townsville

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

Economy
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