Townsville travel guide
Townsville Tourism | Townsville 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
Townsville City is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Townsville. These include popular favorites such as A Touch of Salt (86 Ogden Street), Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Chico Rio Townsville (247 Flinders St). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm House (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Shorehouse (118 The Strand) are great picks.
When to visit Townsville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 11.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Townsville
Plane
When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Townsville from the United States departs from Ontario and takes around 32h 41m.
Car
Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
Where to stay in Townsville
Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $86 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Townsville, with prices from $50 to $377 per night. North Ward is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Townsville are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville
Most booked hotels in Townsville
Renting a car in Townsville
Renting a car in Townsville costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Townsville.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (MG 5 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.