Hamilton Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton Island has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island in May
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton Island in May
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton Island

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 43h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 255 km from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Avis and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 43h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 255 km from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Avis and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Hamilton Island

Airlines serving Hamilton Island

Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (58 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton Island

Average rates range from around £320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £801 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton Island

Most booked hotels in Hamilton Island

Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£402+
Whitsunday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£217+
Palm Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£194+
Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£192+
Qualia
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£801+

Hiring a car in Hamilton Island

Hiring a car in Hamilton Island costs £98 per day, on average, or £295 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Hamilton Island (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.

Hiring a car in Hamilton Island costs £98 per day, on average, or £295 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Hamilton Island (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.