Torquay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Torquay

With a population of 12,854, Torquay is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Torquay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Torquay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Roku Den (34 Bell Street) and The Stoop (1 Cliff Street) are great picks.

When to visit Torquay

Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Torquay

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 22 miles from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 51 miles from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 480 miles and will cost you around C$ 220. From Sydney, the ticket costs about C$ 224 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 22 miles from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 51 miles from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 480 miles and will cost you around C$ 220. From Sydney, the ticket costs about C$ 224 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,595 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Most booked hotels in Torquay

Racv Torquay Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 263+

Renting a car in Torquay

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Torquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.46 and C$ 25.95. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Torquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.46 and C$ 25.95. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.