Townsville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Townsville
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. Townsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Townsville
Townsville City is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Townsville. These include popular favourites such as Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive), Splash Bar (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and The Palm House (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive). If you’re looking for affordable options, Shorehouse (118 The Strand) and Michel's Restaurant (7 Palmer Street) are great picks.
When to visit Townsville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 290 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Townsville
Plane
When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Townsville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 26h 10m.
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 Hertz, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
Where to stay in Townsville
Average rates range from around C$ 150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 96 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Adventurers Backpackers Resort and Summit Motel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Townsville, with prices from C$ 70 to C$ 1,083 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Townsville are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville
Most booked hotels in Townsville
Renting a car in Townsville
Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.33 and C$ 25.77. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Kamiq or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.