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. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.

Where to Eat in Geelong

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) and El Santo Mexican (115 Ryrie) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sir Charles Darling Hotel (38 Bellerine St) and The National Hotel (191 Moorabool St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Geelong.

When to visit Geelong

Geelong in August
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in August
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 Bargain Car Rentals and CarHood, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and CarHood, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (4,486 reviews)
KLM
Good (821 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,280 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,468 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,447 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (885 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,265 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (812 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (693 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (372 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Most booked hotels in Geelong

Lara Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 206 reviews)
$101+
Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 158 reviews)
$127+
Parkside Motel Geelong
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2741 reviews)
$103+
Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1772 reviews)
$145+
Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3545 reviews)
$105+
323 on Jetty
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4 reviews)
$230+

Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $35 per day, on average, or $420 if you want to rent if for 12 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $35 per day, on average, or $420 if you want to rent if for 12 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.