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. We recommend you stay at least 41 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hervey Bay has to offer.

When to visit Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hervey Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 197
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 12 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 244 km 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 12 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Hervey Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 244 km 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

Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,098 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,949 reviews)
China Southern
Good (173 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (566 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (470 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hervey Bay

Most booked hotels in Hervey Bay

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Grand Mercure Allegra Hervey Bay
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 336+
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Beachside Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Shelly Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Nightcap at Kondari Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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The Beach Motel Hervey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Renting a car in Hervey Bay

Renting a car in Hervey Bay costs C$ 282 per day, on average, or C$ 11,562 if you want to rent it for 41 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.75 and C$ 28.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hervey Bay costs C$ 282 per day, on average, or C$ 11,562 if you want to rent it for 41 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.75 and C$ 28.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hervey Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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