Introduction
Where to eat
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
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in January
Estimated hotel price
$68
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 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 41h 40m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 41h 40m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Alice Springs

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Airlines serving Alice Springs

United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,455 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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Qantas Airways
Good (989 reviews)
American Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,833 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (584 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (439 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, 1982 reviews)
$89+
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Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2391 reviews)
$81+
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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2273 reviews)
$80+
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Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1745 reviews)
$83+
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Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1946 reviews)
$51+
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Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2717 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Alice Springs

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Standard (Subaru Forester or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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