Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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), Felix Espresso & Wine (112 Cimitiere 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 Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Launceston

Plane

When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Launceston from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 33h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car rental from Hobart, which is about 100 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Launceston from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 33h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car rental from Hobart, which is about 100 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
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Good (1,808 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,571 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,927 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (456 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
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Rex
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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 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

Most booked hotels in Launceston

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Arendon Cottage
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, 207 reviews)
$153+
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Peppers Silo
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1736 reviews)
$137+
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Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2756 reviews)
$71+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2652 reviews)
$63+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2476 reviews)
$76+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.5, 1941 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Launceston

Renting a car in Launceston costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Launceston costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Launceston

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$23/day

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