Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alice Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alice Springs

With a population of 25,186, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Alice Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Alice Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Alice (Todd Mall) and Tali (93 Barrett Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Alice Springs

Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alice Springs in January, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Alice Springs, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Alice Springs

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 45m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Airlines serving Alice Springs

United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,217 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,078 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,006 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,481 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,841 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (615 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (449 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1981 reviews)
$105+
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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2282 reviews)
$112+
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Alice Springs YHA
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 633 reviews)
$62+
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Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1744 reviews)
$101+
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Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1944 reviews)
$81+
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Alice Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1274 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Alice Springs

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 139% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alice Springs, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 139% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alice Springs, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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