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

Rottnest Island travel guide

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Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Rottnest Island

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 20h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

PERPerth

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Most booked hotels in Rottnest Island

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Samphire Rottnest
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 757 reviews)
$168+
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Norfolk Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 31 reviews)
$83+
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Pier 21 Apartment Hotel Fremantle
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1675 reviews)
$142+
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Yha Fremantle Prison
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1667 reviews)
$37+
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Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3128 reviews)
$121+
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Stay Rottnest
3 stars
Good (6.8, 867 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Rottnest Island (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.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Rottnest Island (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.

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