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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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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 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of No Birds 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 27 miles from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,781 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Most booked hotels in Rottnest Island

Samphire Rottnest
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 668 reviews)
$163+
Norfolk Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 23 reviews)
$83+
Pier 21 Apartment Hotel Fremantle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1421 reviews)
$143+
Yha Fremantle Prison
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1616 reviews)
$27+
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
4 stars
Good (7.9, 5654 reviews)
$118+
Stay Rottnest
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$67+

Renting a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Rottnest Island (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.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Rottnest Island (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.