Launceston Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Launceston

With a population of 106.153, Launceston is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Launceston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) and Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron St) are great picks.

Launceston in August

Estimated hotel price

C$ 149

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 149

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Launceston in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Launceston, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city centre

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Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car rental from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 13 km from the city centre

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Airports near Launceston

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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines

Good (9,378 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,745 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,538 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,770 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,184 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,465 reviews)

China Eastern

Good (196 reviews)

Malaysia Airlines

Good (293 reviews)

ANA

Excellent (1,108 reviews)

Good (1,917 reviews)

Okay (2,972 reviews)

Good (140 reviews)

Good (1,000 reviews)

Good (11,375 reviews)

Hawaiian Airlines

Good (2,836 reviews)

Air New Zealand

Excellent (606 reviews)

Jetstar

Good (526 reviews)

Fiji Airways

Excellent (228 reviews)

Virgin Australia

Good (445 reviews)

IndiGo

Good (539 reviews)

Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Launceston, with prices from C$ 25 to C$ 1,211 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Launceston are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

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Leisure Inn Penny Royal

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 139+

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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 152+

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Mercure Launceston

4 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 153+

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Best Western Plus Launceston

4 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

C$ 157+

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Village Family Motor Inn

0 stars

Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)

C$ 103+

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Renting a car in Launceston costs C$ 37 per day, on average, or C$ 75 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.21 and C$ 24.28.

Renting a car in Launceston costs C$ 37 per day, on average, or C$ 75 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.21 and C$ 24.28.

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