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, 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 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 Bargain 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 Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,102 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (875 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, 1068 reviews)
$178+
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Lara Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 277 reviews)
$119+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 327 reviews)
$90+
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Eden Oak Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1214 reviews)
$83+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 995 reviews)
$126+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 954 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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, 18% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.70 and $63.59.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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, 18% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.70 and $63.59.

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