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, Blackmans Brewery & Pizza Bar (26 Bell Street) and Mortadeli (4 Gilbert St shop 9) are great picks.

When to visit Torquay

Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in July
Estimated hotel price
€71
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 35 km from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 81 km from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 772 km and will cost you around €75. From Sydney, the ticket costs about €152 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 35 km from Torquay.

Car

Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 81 km from Torquay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Canberra, the bus ride to Torquay takes 772 km and will cost you around €75. From Sydney, the ticket costs about €152 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,870 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around €104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Hiring a car in Torquay

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.14 and €17.52. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Torquay, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.14 and €17.52. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Torquay, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.