George Town travel guide

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You're Going to Love George Town

With a population of 4.268, George Town is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in George Town to see all of its attractions.

When to visit George Town

Looking for warm weather? Then head to George Town in February, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in George Town, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to George Town

Plane

Although George Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 34 km from George Town. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to George Town departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to George Town is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 202 km from George Town. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although George Town doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 34 km from George Town. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to George Town departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to George Town is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 202 km from George Town. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near George Town

Airlines serving George Town

Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (517 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (320 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (268 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of George Town

Hiring a car in George Town

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in George Town (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.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in George Town (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.