Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Townsville travel guide

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With a population of 196,219, Townsville 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 Townsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Townsville

Townsville City is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Townsville. These include popular favorites such as A Touch of Salt (86 Ogden Street), Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Splash Bar (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm House (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar (2/2 Dibbs Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rockpool Pavilion (54 Howitt Street North Ward) and Shorehouse (118 The Strand) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Townsville.

When to visit Townsville

Townsville in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville 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 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 11.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Townsville

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Townsville from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 41h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

Plane

When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Townsville from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 41h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 175 miles from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (1 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Townsville

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $82 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Townsville, with prices from $59 to $377 per night. North Ward is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Townsville are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville

Most booked hotels in Townsville

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Island Leisure Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1024 reviews)
$96+
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The Palmer Collective
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1343 reviews)
$91+
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Peppers Blue on Blue
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1491 reviews)
$134+
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Rambutan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2313 reviews)
$82+
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The Ville Resort - Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1236 reviews)
$166+
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Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 357 reviews)
$201+
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Renting a car in Townsville

Renting a car in Townsville costs $86 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Townsville (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Townsville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Townsville costs $86 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Townsville.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Townsville (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Townsville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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