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 September
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in September
Estimated hotel price
$118
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

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,827 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,288 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,504 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,547 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,134 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 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)
$152+
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Eden Oak Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2340 reviews)
$89+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1047 reviews)
$109+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 335 reviews)
$104+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1033 reviews)
$123+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1920 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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, 13% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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, 13% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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