Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Geelong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Geelong

With a population of 226,034, Geelong is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Geelong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Geelong

If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie Geelong (26 Malop St) and Centra Hotel (131 Yarra St) are great picks.

When to visit Geelong

Geelong in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in April
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Geelong in January, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Geelong, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Geelong

Plane

When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 15 km from the city center.

Train

Located 1.3 km from the city center, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 65 km from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 15 km from the city center.

Train

Located 1.3 km from the city center, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 65 km from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Most booked hotels in Geelong

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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$91+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1893 reviews)
$124+
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Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2257 reviews)
$91+
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Admiralty Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1615 reviews)
$75+
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Bay City (Geelong) Motel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1167 reviews)
$101+
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Boat Ramp Motel
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$107+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Geelong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Geelong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

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