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

Hervey Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hervey Bay

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

When to visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hervey Bay in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hervey Bay in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 171 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Hervey Bay, with an average rainfall of 52 mm.

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How to Get to Hervey Bay

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 151 miles from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Hervey Bay, you’ll arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 151 miles from Hervey Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Hervey Bay

BDBBundaberg
MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay

Airlines serving Hervey Bay

United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (929 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,804 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (526 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (480 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (424 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in Hervey Bay

Average rates range from around C$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 205 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay

Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay

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Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
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Shelly Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 206+
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Nightcap at Kondari Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Urangan Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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Renting a car in Hervey Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.12 and C$ 24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Hervey Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.12 and C$ 24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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