Townsville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Townsville
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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Townsville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Townsville
Townsville City is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Townsville. These include popular favourites such as A Touch of Salt (86 Ogden Street), Chico Rio Townsville (247 Flinders St) and Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive). If you’re looking for affordable options, Shorehouse (118 The Strand) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks.
When to visit Townsville
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.
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 American Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Townsville departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 55m.
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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
Where to stay in Townsville
Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Adventurers Backpackers and Summit Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $75 to $1,187 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville
Most booked hotels in Townsville
Hiring a car in Townsville
Hiring a car in Townsville costs $89 per day, on average, or $179 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, 11% more expensive than at Townsville.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.82 and $27.75. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Full-size (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Townsville
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$41/day