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

Townsville travel guide

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With a population of 196.219, Townsville is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Townsville to see all of its attractions.

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

Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9864
1 night at 3-star hotel
Townsville in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9864
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 34h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

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 India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 34h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Townsville is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 282 km from Townsville. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Cairns.

Airports near Townsville

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Airlines serving Townsville

Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,112 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,173 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (574 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (479 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Airnorth
Excellent (3 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (28 reviews)
Hinterland Aviation
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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 ₹ 9,695 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,822 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from ₹ 4,454 to ₹ 89,561 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Townsville

Most booked hotels in Townsville

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The Palmer Collective
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,193+
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Belmoral Corporate Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,857+
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Rambutan Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,245+
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Aquarius on the Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,104+
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Mercure Townsville
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 10,032+
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Holiday Inn Townsville by IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 8,719+
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Hiring a car in Townsville

Expect to pay ₹ 154 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,854 and ₹ 2,472. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 per litre in Townsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,854 and ₹ 2,472. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Townsville, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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