Charlestown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Charlestown
Charlestown is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Consider staying at least one whole day in Charlestown to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Charlestown
How to Get to Charlestown
Plane
When flying to Charlestown, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Williamtown (NTL), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Charlestown include Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Charlestown departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Charlestown is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 111 km from Charlestown. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.
Airlines serving Charlestown
Where to stay in popular areas of Charlestown
Most booked hotels in Charlestown
Hiring a car in Charlestown
Hiring a car in Charlestown costs $72 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Charlestown.
Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Charlestown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.55 and $26.07. The most frequently booked car type in Charlestown is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.