Torquay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Torquay

With a population of 12,854, Torquay is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia.

Where to Eat in Torquay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sou' West (25-27 Baines Cres) and Bob Sugar (17 The Esplanade) are great picks.

When to visit Torquay

Torquay in May
Estimated hotel price
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in May
Estimated hotel price
€102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Torquay

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 22 miles from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 51 miles from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 480 miles and will cost you around €221. From Sydney, the ticket costs about €167 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 22 miles from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 51 miles from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 480 miles and will cost you around €221. From Sydney, the ticket costs about €167 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

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 (9,440 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)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around €151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Hiring a car in Torquay

Expect to pay €1.01 per litre in Torquay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.01 per litre in Torquay (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. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.