Perth travel guide
Perth Tourism | Perth Guide
You're Going to Love Perth
With a population of 1.90 million, Perth is the largest city in Western Australia, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Perth has to offer.
Where to Eat in Perth
Perth CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Perth. These include popular favourites such as Double Rainbow Bar & Eating House (224 William Street), Wildflower - COMO The Treasury (1 Cathedral Avenue) and Simple Italian Cucina Pizzeria (413 Murray St). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Royal on the Waterfront (60 Royal Street) and C Restaurant (44 St Georges Terrace Level 33) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Perth Caffé Italia (251 Hay St) and The Loft Lounge & Bar (815 Hay St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Perth.
When to visit Perth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Perth in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Perth, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Perth
Plane
When flying to Perth, you’ll arrive at Perth (PER), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Perth from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 22h 10m.
Airports near Perth
Airlines serving Perth
Where to stay in Perth
From 5-star hotels such as the Como The Treasury to great affordable options like the Epsom on Swan Bed & Breakfast, Perth offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €170 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Perth, with prices from €19 to €1,115 per night. Perth CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Perth are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Perth
Most booked hotels in Perth
Hiring a car in Perth
Hiring a car in Perth costs €29 per day, on average, or €146 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Perth.
Expect to pay €1.06 per litre in Perth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €12.68 and €16.91. The most frequently booked car type in Perth is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.