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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Torquay has to offer.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 395
1 night at 3-star hotel
Torquay in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 395
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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Sydney, the bus ride to Torquay takes 1159 km and will cost you around AED 676. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 2,413 for a journey of 3718 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Torquay. From Sydney, the bus ride to Torquay takes 1159 km and will cost you around AED 676. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 2,413 for a journey of 3718 km.

Airports near Torquay

Airlines serving Torquay

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,446 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Torquay

Average rates range from around AED 584 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 609 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay

Hiring a car in Torquay

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.