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.

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

Geelong in April

Estimated hotel price

$114

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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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 Turo, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon

MELMelbourne

MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Good (1,431 reviews)

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Air France

Good (1,502 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,514 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (879 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,329 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,602 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,090 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,334 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (11,420 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,411 reviews)

Ethiopian Air

Good (903 reviews)

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Riverside Ocean Grove

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)

$95+

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Eden Oak Geelong

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, 1261 reviews)

$85+

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Novotel Geelong

4 stars

Excellent (8, 1887 reviews)

$113+

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Rydges Geelong

4 stars

Good (7.9, 2254 reviews)

$87+

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Admiralty Inn

3 stars

Good (7.8, 1611 reviews)

$77+

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Bay City (Geelong) Motel

4 stars

Good (7.7, 1165 reviews)

$97+

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Renting a car in Geelong costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 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, 34% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 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, 34% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

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