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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grain of the Silos (89-91 Lindsay St Invermay) and Levee Food Co (27 Seaport Boulevard) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Launceston, you’ll arrive at Launceston (LST), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Launceston from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 62h 55m.
Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 100 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Hobart.
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Launceston, with prices from £14 to £693 per night. Launceston CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Launceston are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Launceston costs £23 per day, on average, or £46 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.90 and £14.53. Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.