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 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 Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, 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.

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 Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,036 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 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 (9.1, 1098 reviews)
$181+
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Bayside Geelong Hotel & Apartments, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 426 reviews)
$136+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1007 reviews)
$94+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 332 reviews)
$117+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1911 reviews)
$128+
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Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2283 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 16% more expensive than at Melbourne.

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. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 16% more expensive than at Melbourne.

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. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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