Toowoomba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toowoomba

With a population of 131,258, Toowoomba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toowoomba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toowoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chong Co Thai Toowoomba (1-7 Dent st shop 0039A Grand Central shopping centre) and Vapiano - Grand Central Toowoomba (Margaret St, Grand Central Shopping Ctr) are great picks.

When to visit Toowoomba

Toowoomba in October
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in October
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toowoomba in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Toowoomba, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Toowoomba

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Toowoomba from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 50h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 66 miles from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Toowoomba from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 50h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 66 miles from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Toowoomba

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

Athena Motel Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1646 reviews)
$97+
Burke & Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2408 reviews)
$119+
Applegum Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1295 reviews)
$83+
Riviera on Ruthven
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1773 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Toowoomba

Renting a car in Toowoomba costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Toowoomba costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.