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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 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 19h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 33 km 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 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 19h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 33 km 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 (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,371 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 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 (9, 794 reviews)
$171+
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Norfolk Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 31 reviews)
$86+
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Yha Fremantle Prison
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1712 reviews)
$43+
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Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3174 reviews)
$134+
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Stay Rottnest
3 stars
Good (7.2, 876 reviews)
$50+
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Australia Hotel Fremantle
2 stars
Good (7.2, 478 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

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