Fremantle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fremantle
With a population of 7,209, Fremantle is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Fremantle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Fremantle
If you’re looking for affordable options, Emily Taylor Kitchen and Bar (19-29 Henderson St) and Don Tapa & Alter Ego Bar (1 James Street) are great picks.
When to visit Fremantle
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fremantle in February, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fremantle, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Fremantle
Plane
Although Fremantle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 25 km from Fremantle. Airlines that fly from Australia to Fremantle include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Air Mauritius. The shortest domestic flight to Fremantle departs from Adelaide and takes around 3h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Fremantle is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 16 km from Fremantle. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.
Airports near Fremantle
Airlines serving Fremantle
Where to stay in Fremantle
Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fremantle
Most booked hotels in Fremantle
Hiring a car in Fremantle
Hiring a car in Fremantle costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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, 4% more expensive than at Perth.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Fremantle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Fremantle is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.