Gladstone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gladstone
With a population of 30,489, Gladstone is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gladstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Gladstone
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gladstone in January, when the average temperature is 26 °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 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Gladstone, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Gladstone
Plane
When flying to Gladstone, you’ll arrive at Gladstone (GLT), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gladstone departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Gladstone is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 57 miles from Gladstone. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Rockhampton.
Airlines serving Gladstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Gladstone
Most booked hotels in Gladstone
Hiring a car in Gladstone
Hiring a car in Gladstone costs $119 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Gladstone.
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Gladstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.43 and $28.57. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gladstone, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.