Rottnest Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rottnest Island has to offer.

When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in September
Estimated hotel price
€57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in September
Estimated hotel price
€57
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rottnest Island

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 24h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 24h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay €1.07 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €12.81 and €17.07.

Expect to pay €1.07 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €12.81 and €17.07.