Hamilton Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$536
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$536
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton Island

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from the United States departs from Long Beach and takes around 59h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 255 km from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from the United States departs from Long Beach and takes around 59h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 255 km from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Hamilton Island

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Hamilton Island

United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (542 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (314 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton Island

Average rates range from around $407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton Island

Most booked hotels in Hamilton Island

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Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 403 reviews)
$560+
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Palm Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 755 reviews)
$147+
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Palm Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 509 reviews)
$259+
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Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1789 reviews)
$258+
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Qualia
5 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$1,104+
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Renting a car in Hamilton Island

Renting a car in Hamilton Island costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hamilton Island (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.

Renting a car in Hamilton Island costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hamilton Island (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.

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