Hobart from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Hobart, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Hobart tripDay to day in Hobart, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £19 | £19 |
| A balanced mix | £45 | £45 |
| Mostly restaurants | £78 | £78 |
- Local transport: about £0 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £1.20 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £10 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, transport.tas.gov.au, metrotas.com.au; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
21°F
21°M
19°A
16°M
14°J
12°J
11°A
12°S
13°O
15°N
17°D
19°
The most pleasant months are October to April. February is the driest month (44 mm of rain) and August the wettest (75 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Australia, place by placeCompare: Australia or New Zealand · Australia or Thailand · Australia or Japan · Australia or United States
Visa for British travellers
An e-visa before you fly (eVisitor visa)
Allow at least 7 days before you fly.
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Hobart
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)museum · half a dayTake the MONA ferry up the Derwent from the Hobart waterfront
kunanyi / Mount Wellingtonmountain · half a day
Battery Pointneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallerymuseum · a couple of hours
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardensgarden · a couple of hours
Port Arthur Historic Sitehistoric site · a full dayAbout 90 minutes' drive from Hobart; allow a full day
Mount Field National Parknature reserve · a full dayRussell Falls is a short, flat walk from the visitor centre
- Richmond villagevillage · half a day
- Stefano Lubiana Wineswinery · a couple of hours
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11AM-4PM
- Coal Valley Vineyardwinery · a couple of hours
Open Thursday to Sunday, 10AM-4PM
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Hobart cost?
Food and getting around come to about £19 a person a day eating street food, £45 with a balanced mix and £78 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Hobart?
The most pleasant months are October to April. February is the driest month (44 mm of rain) and August the wettest (75 mm); daytime highs run from 11 to 21 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Australia?
An e-visa before you fly (eVisitor visa). Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Hobart?
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Battery Point, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
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