Launceston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Launceston
With a population of 106,153, Launceston is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Launceston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Launceston
Launceston CBD is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Launceston. These include popular favorites such as Havilah (178 Charles St), Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron St) and Geronimo Aperitivo Bar and Restaurant (186 Charles Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Grain of the Silos (89-91 Lindsay St Invermay) and SAINT JOHN CRAFT BEER (133 St John St) are great picks.
When to visit Launceston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Launceston in January, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Launceston, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Launceston
Plane
When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Launceston from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 26h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car rental from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hobart.
Airlines serving Launceston
Where to stay in Launceston
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Launceston, with prices from $18 to $886 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Launceston are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston
Most booked hotels in Launceston
Renting a car in Launceston
Renting a car in Launceston costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.
Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Launceston (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 Launceston is Premium (Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.