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About Perth

It is a coastal town in the southwest coast of Australia. It is the capital of Western Australia state, and is the fourth largest city in the country. It is located where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean. Perth was founded in 1829 by the British Captain James Stirling but was given its name by the British Colonial Secretary, Sir George Murray, who named it after a city in Scotland. It gained city status in 1857. The discovery of gold reserves in 1890 and the opening the Port of Fremantle in 1901 played an important part in helping Perth to become a major city. 
 
Today the city is important to the Australian economy due to the mining of diamonds, coal, iron, nickel, manganese, aluminum in the surrounding area, as well as the processing of oil and gas and hosting some of the coutnry's most important manufacturing centers. Within the wider area the Swan River and Freemantle Port are other major touristic areas that should be visited, as well as the Freemantle Prision, the Swan Valley, the West Australia Museum, Rottenes Island, Cohunu Koala Park and the old Parliament Building. 

Transportation to Perth City Center from Airport

Perth Airport

It is easy to reach the city center of Perth, the largest city in Western Australia, from the airport thanks to the wide network of newly built roads and highways. You can hit the road in a short time by renting your car from the various car rental companies at the airport, or by taking one of the taxis waiting for you at the arrivals terminal.  If you prefer public transport vehicles you can also reach the city center by bus.

Rent a car

Transport to the city center from the airport can be carried out by car rental, which in Perth is one of the most commonly preferred options. The car rental option provides easy access to many of the places worth seeing. Some rental companies at Perth International Airport to meet the passenger's needs include Hertz Redspot, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis and Budget. If you prefer to book your ride while out of town, you can reach Avista at 13 63 33, Hertz  at 13 30 39 or  Budget at 13 27 27 - while inside Australia, of course. 

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at Perth airport but may be pricey. However, there is at least a fixed fee that is determined when going to the city center from the airport. A one way ride from the airport to Perth city center costs around 43 AUS dollars, if you arrange a roundtrip to and from the airport it is 86 AUS dollars. If you are going in the direction of Fremantle, it is $ 67 one-way and $133 roundtrip. For Scarborough it is $70 and $140 round trip. To reach Jondalup one way it is $97,and Cocburn $67. Obviously this is not the cheapest option for long distances.

Shuttle Services

At Perth Airport shuttle service is provided to passengers by Connect Shuttle. Shuttle service centers provide direct transportation to the train station in East Perth, Kings Perth Hotel, Wellington Street, Western Australian Museum and other options. Some hotels,  such as The Ambassador Hotel also offer their own hotel shuttle services, which take off from the T3 Terminal. You don't need to pre-book to use this option and the price is around $15. 

Bus

For those who prefer public transport, there are also many buses carrying passengers from the airport to the central bus station in the city center. Bus lines 380 and 40 in particular navigate around the city and can be accessed at an affordable price. Bus line 380 terminates at the Elizabeth Quay Bus Terminal, stopping at Burswood Train Station, the Belmont Forum, and other Perth landmarks, such as the Mall. Bus line 40 carries passengers across Perth by using the Great Eastern Highway. 

Hotel Services

You're on the way to the city center from the airport with a range of useful hotel shuttle services. Not every hotel offers one, but if your hotel does you are in look as this is an affordable and useful option. Just make sure to call your hotel in advance to see if such a service is provided and at which times it takes off from the airport. 

Weather in Perth

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 20ºC - Max 37ºC
TuesdayMin 21ºC - Max 38ºC
WednesdayMin 23ºC - Max 38ºC
ThursdayMin 21ºC - Max 31ºC
FridayMin 19ºC - Max 29ºC

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