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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockhampton has to offer.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Bundaberg, which is about 155 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Bundaberg.

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 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Bundaberg, which is about 155 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Bundaberg.

Airports near Rockhampton

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (210 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (428 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

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Hampton Villa Motel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1523 reviews)
$77+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1186 reviews)
$63+
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Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1347 reviews)
$67+
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Motel Lodge
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 1150 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Rockhampton

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $114 per day, on average, or $342 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $114 per day, on average, or $342 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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