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. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rottnest Island has to offer.

When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
€143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
€143
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 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of No Birds and City Centre Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of No Birds and City Centre Car Rentals, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,439 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.07 and €16.09.

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.07 and €16.09.