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How to get there
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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$44
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 46h.

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 46h.

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

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Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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LATAM Airlines
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Qantas Airways
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American Airlines
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Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Airnorth
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2052 reviews)
$89+
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Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2233 reviews)
$107+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1793 reviews)
$110+
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Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1605 reviews)
$95+
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Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1730 reviews)
$56+
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Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (6.4, 2590 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Alice Springs

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Standard (Mazda CX-8 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Standard (Mazda CX-8 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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