Toowoomba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toowoomba

With a population of 131,258, Toowoomba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Toowoomba to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chong Co Thai Toowoomba (1-7 Dent st shop 0039A Grand Central shopping centre) and The Bavarian Toowoomba (T2009 Grand Central) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toowoomba in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Toowoomba, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Toowoomba

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 66 miles from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 10 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 66 miles from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,759 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

Burke & Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Riviera on Ruthven
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Toowoomba (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. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Toowoomba (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. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.