Car Rental at Launceston Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Launceston Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Launceston Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Launceston Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 16 suppliers at Launceston Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Serving the second-largest city of Tasmania, Launceston Airport is the main entry point to the northern part of the island for tourists. An interesting destination in its own right, Launceston also offers access to beautiful beaches, nature preserves, and heritage sites.
In Launceston see the Cataract Gorge, the James Boags Brewery, the Queen Victoria Museum, and the City Park.
Beyond Launceston, explore Tasmania’s wine regions such as Pipers River and Tamar Valley, stunning coastline like the Bay of Fires, incredible national parks including Cradle Mountain, and charming country towns like Scottsdale and Derby.
Top international routes
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Flinders
- Burnie
- Brisbane
- Kempsey
Main airlines
QANTAS, Virgin, Jetstar
Terminals
The airport is made up of a single terminal. Everywhere in the airport can be comfortably reached on foot.
Location
The airport is about 15 km (9.3 miles) south of Launceston’s city center and can be reached by car in 15 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
Services and facilities
Small and accessible, Launceston Airport has a few dining options and shops, paid showers, free WiFi, and a number of hotels nearby. The airport is closed every night from 10:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
Nearest gas station
A Caltex Woolworths station is located at 360 Westbury Road about 13 km (8 miles) north of the airport and can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. This gas station is open every day from 06:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. While there are other stations even closer to the airport, this one gets a higher rating from travelers.
Popular one-way rentals
- Hobart (186 km / 116 miles)
- Devonport (105 km / 65 miles)
- Burnie (145 km / 90 mi)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Launceston Airport
- Devonport Airportfrom €33.55 per day77.6 km / 48.22 miles away
- Hobart Airportfrom €12.16 per day145.6 km / 90.47 miles away
- Hobart (Downtown)from €14.40 per day148.8 km / 92.46 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom €27.48 per day418.1 km / 259.8 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom €27.38 per day431.1 km / 267.87 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom €29.31 per day440.9 km / 273.96 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom €28.63 per day445.3 km / 276.7 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom €32.98 per day447.5 km / 278.06 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom €25.75 per day451.8 km / 280.74 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom €20.53 per day454.9 km / 282.66 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom €29.30 per day455.5 km / 283.03 miles away
- South Melbournefrom €29.81 per day455.9 km / 283.28 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from €17.43 per day458 km / 284.59 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom €39.23 per day460.6 km / 286.2 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom €30.27 per day471.6 km / 293.04 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom €15.43 per day476 km / 295.77 miles away
- Bendigo Epsom593.3 km / 368.66 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom €37.43 per day609.5 km / 378.73 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom €43.79 per day710.4 km / 441.42 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom €34.70 per day714.8 km / 444.16 miles away
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When to book at Launceston Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Launceston Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Launceston Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price €27 | A good deal €28 | Cheapest supplier Bargain Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Large cars |
€57
in January
€36
in February
€40
in March
€43
in April
€26
in May
€25
in June
€27
in July
€27
in August
€31
in September
€33
in October
€38
in November
€80
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Launceston Airport is June — when rental costs average €24.99 per day. This is 8% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €80.16 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Launceston Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Launceston Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
1.6 times in January
1.5 times in February
1.2 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.6 times in September
0.9 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.4 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Launceston Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
8 days in January
7 days in February
7 days in March
6 days in April
8 days in May
5 days in June
8 days in July
7 days in August
8 days in September
8 days in October
7 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, EastCoast Car Rentals, LeisureRent, Budget, SIXT |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €20 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Bargain Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
LeisureRent | MG ZS | 5 | 3 | SUV |
LeisureRent | MG 3 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Budget | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
EastCoast Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
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