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. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) and El Santo Mexican (115 Ryrie) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sir Charles Darling Hotel (38 Bellerine St) and The National Hotel (191 Moorabool St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Geelong.
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″.
When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 15 km from the city center.
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.
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 Bargain Car Rentals and CarHood, among others, in Melbourne.
Renting a car in Geelong costs $35 per day, on average, or $420 if you want to rent if for 12 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.
Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.