Alice Springs travel guide

Alice Springs Tourism | Alice Springs Guide

You're Going to Love Alice Springs

With a population of 25,186, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Alice Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Alice Springs

Alice Springs in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alice Springs in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alice Springs in January, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Alice Springs, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Alice Springs

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 29h 05m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Alice Springs, you’ll arrive at Alice Springs (ASP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Alice Springs from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 29h 05m.

Train

The train station in Alice Springs is called Alice Springs, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Alice Springs

Airlines serving Alice Springs

Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alice Springs

Most booked hotels in Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2115 reviews)
$106+
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1580 reviews)
$140+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1003 reviews)
$163+
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, 942 reviews)
$136+
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1087 reviews)
$101+
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1945 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Alice Springs

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Suzuki Baleno or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alice Springs costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Alice Springs.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Alice Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Alice Springs is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Suzuki Baleno or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.