Alice Springs travel guide

Alice Springs Tourism | Alice Springs Guide

You're Going to Love Alice Springs

With a population of 25.186, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alice Springs to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alice Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tali (93 Barrett Drive) and Bella Alice (Todd Mall) are great picks.

When to visit Alice Springs

Alice Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alice Springs in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Alice Springs, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Alice Springs

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Alice Springs from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 29h 06m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Alice Springs from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 29h 06m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Alice Springs

Airlines serving Alice Springs

United Airlines
Good (4,924 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (914 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (484 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (533 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,751 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (306 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (263 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 191+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 213+
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 170+
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 88+

Renting a car in Alice Springs

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.