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

Rottnest Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rottnest Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8284
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rottnest Island

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

PERPerth

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Most booked hotels in Rottnest Island

Pier 21 Riverside Apartment Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,885+
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Norfolk Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,490+
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Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 15,107+
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Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Rottnest Island (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.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Rottnest Island (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.