Hobart travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hobart
With a population of 216,656, Hobart is the largest city in Tasmania, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hobart deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hobart
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stock Market Restaurant (8 Brooke St) and Restaurant Tasman (1 Davey Street) are great picks.
When to visit Hobart
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hobart in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hobart, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Hobart
Plane
When flying to Hobart, you’ll arrive at Hobart (HBA), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hobart from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Hobart is to pick up a car hire from Launceston, which is about 100 miles from Hobart. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Launceston.
Airlines serving Hobart
Where to stay in Hobart
From 5-star hotels such as the Mona Pavilions to great affordable options like the Central Hotel Hobart, Hobart offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 250 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Tasmanian Inn and Yha Hobart Central. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hobart, with prices from S$ 19 to S$ 905 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hobart are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hobart
Most booked hotels in Hobart
Hiring a car in Hobart
Hiring a car in Hobart costs S$ 46 per day, on average, or S$ 92 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Ace Rental Cars, Budget and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Hobart is the Bargain Car Rentals branch at Hobart Airport, which is 10 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Hobart.
Expect to pay S$ 1.60 per litre in Hobart (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 19.15 and S$ 25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Hobart is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Hobart
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 20/day
Full-size SUV
5 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 38/day