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 15 km from the city center.

Train

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.

Car

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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 15 km from the city center.

Train

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.

Car

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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,799 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,432 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,059 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 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, 1105 reviews)
$175+
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Eden Oak Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2334 reviews)
$91+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 333 reviews)
$107+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1047 reviews)
$105+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1033 reviews)
$135+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1920 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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