With a population of 16.170, Manly is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Manly to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Garfish - Manly (Suite 1, 39 East Esplanade) and Hemingway's Manly (48 North Steyne) are great picks.
When flying to Manly, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Manly include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Another option to get to Manly is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 12 km from Manly. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Manly. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Manly takes 1159 km and will cost you around $261. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 1642 km.
Hiring a car in Manly costs $45 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Manly.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Manly (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.90 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Manly is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.