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

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 176 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Mackay.

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 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 176 miles from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Mackay.

Airports near Rockhampton

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,209 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,098 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (475 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

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Grand Hotel Mount Morgan
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 156 reviews)
$77+
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Y Motels Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1902 reviews)
$90+
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Tropical Gate Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1453 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Rockhampton

Renting a car in Rockhampton 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43.

Renting a car in Rockhampton 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $5.53 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 $66.32 and $88.43.

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