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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
RM 483
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toowoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 483
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toowoomba in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Toowoomba, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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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 16 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 169 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Apex and Europcar, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

When flying to Toowoomba, you’ll arrive at Toowoomba Brisbane West Wellcamp (WTB), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Toowoomba is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 169 km from Toowoomba. You’ll find branches of Apex and Europcar, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Toowoomba

Airlines serving Toowoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Toowoomba

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pure Land Guest House and National Hotel Toowoomba.

Where to stay in popular areas of Toowoomba

Most booked hotels in Toowoomba

Burke & Wills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 528+
Riviera on Ruthven Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 367+

Hiring a car in Toowoomba

Expect to pay RM 5.58 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.94 and RM 89.26. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.58 per litre in Toowoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 66.94 and RM 89.26. The most frequently booked car type in Toowoomba is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.