With a population of 5,584, Margaret River is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Margaret River has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Elliott's steakhouse (107 Bussell Hwy) and Burger Baby (117 Bussell Hwy) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Margaret River in February, when the average temperature is 20 °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 11 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Margaret River, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Margaret River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Busselton Margaret River (BQB), which is located 43 km from Margaret River.
Another option to get to Margaret River is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 235 km from Margaret River. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Perth.
Average rates range from around C$ 219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 357 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Margaret River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.56 and C$ 24.74. The most frequently booked car type in Margaret River is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.