Launceston Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Launceston Airport is about 15 km from the centre, a quarter of an hour by car: since April 2024 there's no longer a regular public shuttle, so it's best to rely on a taxi, Uber, or some hotels' direct service. With the airport fairly isolated and no strong public transport alternatives, central Launceston still remains the simplest choice: that's where the branded hotels with parking are concentrated, and in some cases a direct link to the airport.

Central Launceston

City centre · About 15 km and a quarter of an hour by car from the airport; with the end of the public shuttle service in 2024, the options left are taxi, Uber, or the direct service offered by some hotels.

Best for: Those who want the city centre, the restaurants and walking proximity to City Park and Cataract Gorge.

Pros

City Park, the Princess Theatre and the Brisbane Street Mall shopping centre within walking distance
Cataract Gorge, the city's main natural attraction, is a few minutes from both hotels

Cons

Without your own car you always need a taxi or Uber for the airport, to be booked a little in advance
Outside the centre the range of branded hotels shrinks quickly

Recommended hotels in this area

Best Western Plus Launceston: On Earl Street, in the heart of the city a minute's walk from the Princess Theatre; a Tasmanian-cuisine restaurant with an old tram converted into a bar.
Mercure Launceston: On Brisbane Street, next to City Park; offers a direct shuttle service, useful given the absence of a public bus to the airport.

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