Rottnest Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 298
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 298
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rottnest Island

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Rottnest Island include AirAsia, AirAsia X and JAL. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Rottnest Island include AirAsia, AirAsia X and JAL. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,540 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay RM 5.58 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.92 and RM 89.22.

Expect to pay RM 5.58 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.92 and RM 89.22.