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
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″.
How to Get to Rockhampton
Plane
When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rockhampton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 176 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Mackay.
Airlines serving Rockhampton
Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton
Most booked hotels in Rockhampton
Renting a car in Rockhampton
Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $145 per day, on average, or $290 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Rockhampton.
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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockhampton, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.