Rockhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockhampton

With a population of 61.724, Rockhampton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rockhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in September
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in September
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockhampton 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 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockhampton, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Rockhampton

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rockhampton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Mackay.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rockhampton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Mackay.

Airports near Rockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.4, 936 reviews)
$107+
The Q Motel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 3448 reviews)
$77+
Heritage Hotel Rockhampton
2 stars
Good (6.8, 726 reviews)
$42+
Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.7, 832 reviews)
$65+
Motel Lodge
3 stars
Okay (5.5, 869 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Rockhampton

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Rockhampton (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 Rockhampton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Rockhampton (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 Rockhampton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.