Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Launceston has to offer.

Where to Eat in Launceston

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.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11160
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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How to Get to Launceston

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and Bargain 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.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 161 km from Launceston. You’ll find branches of YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

DPODevonport
HBAHobart
LSTLaunceston

Airlines serving Launceston

Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,182 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (574 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (479 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (260 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from ₹ 1,708 to ₹ 84,078 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

Most booked hotels in Launceston

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Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,534+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,008+
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Commodore Regent
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,446+
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Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,351+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,585+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Hiring a car in Launceston costs ₹ 9,982 per day, on average, or ₹ 29,947 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,856 and ₹ 2,475. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Launceston costs ₹ 9,982 per day, on average, or ₹ 29,947 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,856 and ₹ 2,475. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Launceston

East Coast Car Rentals

East Coast Car Rentals
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