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. Launceston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Launceston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maple on Cameron (39 Cameron St) and Levee Food Co (27 Seaport Boulevard) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Launceston

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HBAHobart
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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (886 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,543 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,923 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (868 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,136 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (484 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (456 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
Link Airways
Sharp Airlines
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from S$ 23 to S$ 1,129 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 21% 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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Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 85+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 102+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Hiring a car in Launceston costs S$ 47 per day, on average, or S$ 95 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay S$ 1.34 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 S$ 16.05 and S$ 21.40. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Launceston costs S$ 47 per day, on average, or S$ 95 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Launceston.

Expect to pay S$ 1.34 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 S$ 16.05 and S$ 21.40. The most frequently booked car type in Launceston is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Launceston

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