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 May
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in May
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 40 miles from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 40 miles from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Most booked hotels in Geelong

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Ti-Tree Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1180 reviews)
$177+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 361 reviews)
$110+
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Parkside Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2309 reviews)
$91+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1072 reviews)
$134+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2227 reviews)
$119+
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Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.5, 3942 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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