With a population of 196,219, Townsville is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Townsville to see all of its attractions.
Townsville City is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Townsville. These include popular favourites such as A Touch of Salt (86 Ogden Street), Chico Rio Townsville (247 Flinders St) and Miss Songs (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm House (Sir Leslie Thiess Drive) and Shorehouse (118 The Strand) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Townsville, you’ll arrive at Townsville (TSV), which is located 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around AED 407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 254 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Adventurers Backpackers Resort and Summit Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Townsville, with prices from AED 187 to AED 2,890 per night. North Ward is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Townsville are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay AED 4.15 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 AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. The most frequently booked car type in Townsville is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.