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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Launceston to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Launceston
Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Launceston. These include popular favourites such as Havilah (178 Charles St), Felix Espresso & Wine (112 Cimitiere St) and Geronimo Aperitivo Bar and Restaurant (186 Charles Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Grain of the Silos (89-91 Lindsay St Invermay) and Maple on Abbott (17-19 Abbott St shop 6) are great picks.
When to visit Launceston
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.
How to Get to Launceston
Plane
When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 8 miles from the city centre
Car
Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car rental from Hobart, which is about 100 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Hobart.
Airlines serving Launceston
Where to stay in Launceston
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Launceston, with prices from C$ 25 to C$ 1,232 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Launceston are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston
Most booked hotels in Launceston
Renting a car in Launceston
Expect to pay C$ 1.48 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$ 17.69 and C$ 23.59. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Full-size (Toyota Highlander 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, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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