Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rockhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockhampton

With a population of 61,724, Rockhampton is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rockhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rockhampton

Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockhampton 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 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Rockhampton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Rockhampton

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 312 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Plane

When flying to Rockhampton, you’ll arrive at Rockhampton (ROK), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rockhampton is to pick up a car hire from Hervey Bay, which is about 312 km from Rockhampton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Hervey Bay.

Airports near Rockhampton

ZBLBiloela
GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Rockhampton

Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,101 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (477 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockhampton

Most booked hotels in Rockhampton

The Q Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£85+
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The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£83+
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Centrepoint Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£69+
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Welcome Home Motel Rockhampton
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Rockhampton

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Rockhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.74 and £18.32. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rockhampton costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.15 per litre in Rockhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.74 and £18.32. The most frequently booked car type in Rockhampton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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