Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island has to offer.
When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 25m.
Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 159 miles from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Townsville.
Average rates range from around $385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,024 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Hamilton Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton Island, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.