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 May
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in May
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 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rockhampton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 41h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Mackay.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rockhampton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 41h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car rental from Mackay, which is about 283 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Mackay.

Airports near Rockhampton

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Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (9,434 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,215 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,006 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (615 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (233 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (449 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

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Rockhampton Palms Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 685 reviews)
$108+
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Criterion Hotel-Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7.7, 825 reviews)
$74+
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Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1475 reviews)
$117+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1221 reviews)
$79+
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Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 397 reviews)
$80+
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Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.1, 1404 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Rockhampton

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockhampton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rockhampton costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Rockhampton.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rockhampton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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