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.

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 August
Estimated hotel price
AED 391
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 391
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Launceston

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HBAHobart
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Airlines serving Launceston

United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (490 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,817 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (210 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (507 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (426 reviews)
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Where to stay in Launceston

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from AED 66 to AED 3,254 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 26% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 327+
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 360+
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Mercure Launceston
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 345+
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Best Western Plus Launceston
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 364+
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Village Family Motor Inn
0 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
AED 253+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Expect to pay AED 4.01 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 AED 48.04 and AED 64.05. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.01 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 AED 48.04 and AED 64.05. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Launceston

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