Hervey Bay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hervey Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Banksia Seafood and Grill (4/381 The Charlton Esplanade, Torquay) and Aquavue Cafe Restaurant (415A Charlton Esplanade) are great picks.
When to visit Hervey Bay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hervey Bay in January, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hervey Bay, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Hervey Bay
Plane
When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hervey Bay from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 34h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 244 km from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Hervey Bay
Where to stay in Hervey Bay
Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay
Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay
Renting a car in Hervey Bay
Renting a car in Hervey Bay costs $133 per day, on average, or $400 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, 35% more expensive than at Hervey Bay.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.