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. Rockhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$57
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 24h 45m.

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 24h 45m.

Airports near Rockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (8,614 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,281 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (830 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (814 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (453 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (394 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

Hampton Villa Motel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1425 reviews)
$68+
Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1325 reviews)
$95+
The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2066 reviews)
$75+
Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1094 reviews)
$73+
Zed Motels Tropical Gateway
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1213 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Rockhampton

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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