Townsville travel guide
Townsville Tourism | Townsville Guide
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With a population of 196 219, Townsville 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Townsville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Townsville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar (2/2 Dibbs Street) and Jam Restaurant (1 Palmer St) are great picks.
When to visit Townsville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Townsville in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 290 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Townsville, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Townsville
Plane
When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Townsville from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 25h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car rental from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Cairns.
Airports near Townsville
Airlines serving Townsville
Where to stay in Townsville
From 5-star hotels such as the Ardo to great affordable options like the Summit Motel, Townsville offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 175 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Townsville, with prices from C$ 67 to C$ 1,346 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Townsville are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville
Most booked hotels in Townsville
Renting a car in Townsville
Renting a car in Townsville costs C$ 91 per day, on average, or C$ 274 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 2.24 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.84 and C$ 35.78. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.