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.
Activities & attractions in Townsville
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), Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Splash Bar (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm House (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Shorehouse (118 The Strand) and Rockpool Pavilion (54 Howitt Street North Ward) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Townsville.
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 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
Where to stay in Townsville
Average rates range from around $178 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 $71 to $586 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 34% 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 $85 per day, on average, or $170 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, 4% more expensive than at Townsville.
Expect to pay $1.65 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 $19.78 and $26.37. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Townsville
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$51/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$75/day
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