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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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 42h 25m.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 42h 25m.

Airports near Rockhampton

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

United Airlines
Good (8,862 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
Link Airways
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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, 1469 reviews)
$82+
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Mercure Rockhampton
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1375 reviews)
$117+
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The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2120 reviews)
$79+
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Cosmopolitan Motel & Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1143 reviews)
$94+
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Rockhampton Riverside Central Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 348 reviews)
$73+
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Tropical Gateway Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1261 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Rockhampton

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.

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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