Gosford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gosford
With a population of 3,021, Gosford is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia.
When to visit Gosford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gosford in February, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Gosford, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Gosford
Plane
Although Gosford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 59 km from Gosford. The shortest flight to Gosford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Gosford is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 52 km from Gosford. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Gosford. From Canberra, the bus ride to Gosford takes 338 km and will cost you around $62. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Gosford
Where to stay in popular areas of Gosford
Hiring a car in Gosford
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Gosford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.41 and $28.54. The most frequently booked car type in Gosford is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Holden Barina or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.