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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wagga Wagga travel guide

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With a population of 46,913, Wagga Wagga is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wagga Wagga to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga in December
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wagga Wagga in December
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wagga Wagga

Plane

When flying to Wagga Wagga, you’ll arrive at Wagga Wagga Forrest Hill (WGA), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Wagga Wagga include Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Wagga Wagga departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Wagga Wagga is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 101 miles from Wagga Wagga. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Canberra.

Plane

When flying to Wagga Wagga, you’ll arrive at Wagga Wagga Forrest Hill (WGA), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Wagga Wagga include Qantas Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Wagga Wagga departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Wagga Wagga is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 101 miles from Wagga Wagga. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Canberra.

Airports near Wagga Wagga

WGAWagga Wagga Forrest Hill
GFFGriffith
ABXAlbury

Airlines serving Wagga Wagga

Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (970 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (570 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wagga Wagga

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wagga Wagga

Most booked hotels in Wagga Wagga

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Australian Homestead Motor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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International Hotel Wagga Wagga
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Mercure Wagga Wagga
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$169+
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City Park Motel & Apartments
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$125+
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Romano's Hotel & Suites Wagga Wagga
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$88+
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Quality Inn Carriage House
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$128+
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Hiring a car in Wagga Wagga

Hiring a car in Wagga Wagga costs $129 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Wagga Wagga Forrest Hill.

Expect to pay $1.62 per litre in Wagga Wagga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.35 and $25.80. The most frequently booked car type in Wagga Wagga is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wagga Wagga costs $129 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Wagga Wagga Forrest Hill.

Expect to pay $1.62 per litre in Wagga Wagga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.35 and $25.80. The most frequently booked car type in Wagga Wagga is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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