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Rottnest Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rottnest Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$55
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 Los Angeles and takes around 27h 50m.

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 EverythingFleet and Budget, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 27h 50m.

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 EverythingFleet and Budget, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,263 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,672 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Most booked hotels in Rottnest Island

Garde Hotel and Warders Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1316 reviews)
$168+
Hotel Rottnest
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1021 reviews)
$291+
Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2178 reviews)
$314+
The Local Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 428 reviews)
$94+
Norfolk Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 56 reviews)
$100+
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4301 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $6.02 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 $72.23 and $96.30.

Expect to pay $6.02 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 $72.23 and $96.30.