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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Geelong

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) and Edge Geelong (1/6-8 Eastern Beach Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Black Sheep Geelong (66 Brougham Steet) and Sir Charles Darling Hotel (38 Bellerine St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Geelong.

When to visit Geelong

Geelong in October
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in October
Estimated hotel price
$103
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.

Train

Located 0.8 miles from the city center, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.3 miles from the 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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 720 miles and will cost you around $176. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $360 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

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

Train

Located 0.8 miles from the city center, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.3 miles from the 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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 720 miles and will cost you around $176. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $360 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 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, 1033 reviews)
$144+
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Lara Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 264 reviews)
$109+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 974 reviews)
$136+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 327 reviews)
$107+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 914 reviews)
$110+
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Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2109 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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