Brisbane travel guide
Brisbane Tourism | Brisbane Guide
You're Going to Love Brisbane
With a population of 2.19 million, Brisbane is the largest city in Queensland, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brisbane to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Brisbane
Brisbane CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Brisbane. These include popular favourites such as Mr Wabi (15 Adelaide St 3), Alba Bar & Deli (34 Burnett Ln) and Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill - Brisbane (39 Edward St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Hellenika at The Calile (48 James St) and Madame Wu (71 Eagle St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Olive and Angelo (12 Edward St) and Tai Tai (114 Grey Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brisbane.
When to visit Brisbane
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brisbane in January, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Brisbane, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Brisbane
Plane
When flying to Brisbane, you’ll arrive at Brisbane (BNE), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Brisbane from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 17h 35m.
Train
Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Brisbane.
Car
Another option to get to Brisbane is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 58 miles from Brisbane. You’ll find branches of JUCY and Sixt, among others, in Coolangatta.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brisbane. From Sydney, the bus ride to Brisbane takes 1020 miles and will cost you around ₹ 8,922. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about ₹ 22,513 for a journey of 2220 miles. The most popular bus station is Brisbane Transit Centre, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Brisbane. Brisbane Brisbane, South Bank busway is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Brisbane
Where to stay in Brisbane
From 5-star hotels such as the Ovolo The Valley Brisbane to great affordable options like the Riverview Motel Brisbane, Brisbane offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,681 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,516 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Brisbane Quarters and Yha Brisbane City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Brisbane, with prices from ₹ 2,874 to ₹ 42,191 per night. South Brisbane is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Brisbane are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Fortitude Valley - In Brisbane’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Constance, Central Brunswick Apartment Hotel and Brisbane Manor Hotel.
Brisbane CBD - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Oaks Brisbane Lexicon Suites, Park Regis North Quay and The Sebel Brisbane. The average nightly price for a double room in Brisbane CBD is ₹ 2,989.
Hamilton - Kingsford Smith Motel, View Brisbane and Airport Ascot Motel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Hamilton will cost you about ₹ 6,265 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brisbane
Most booked hotels in Brisbane
Hiring a car in Brisbane
Hiring a car in Brisbane costs ₹ 4,127 per day, on average. Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, Budget and Apex are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Brisbane is the Europcar branch at Terminal Building, which is 7 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Brisbane.
Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Brisbane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,171 and ₹ 1,561. The most frequently booked car type in Brisbane is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.