Hamilton Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton Island

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

When to visit Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 802
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton Island in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 802
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton Island

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 mile from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 17 miles from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 mile from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 17 miles from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Airports near Hamilton Island

Airlines serving Hamilton Island

Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (371 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (564 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (551 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton Island

From 5-star hotels such as the Beach Club to great affordable options like the Palm Bungalows, Hamilton Island offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 609 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,054 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton Island

Most booked hotels in Hamilton Island

Beach Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 768+
Palm Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 345+
Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 345+
Qualia
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 1,341+

Renting a car in Hamilton Island

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Hamilton Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton Island, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 per litre in Hamilton Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton Island, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.