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
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
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 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
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 $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from $68 to $921 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 11% 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 $127.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville
Most booked hotels in Townsville
Hiring a car in Townsville
Hiring a car in Townsville costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Townsville.
Expect to pay $2.29 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 $27.42 and $36.56. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.