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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.
Where to Eat in Geelong
If you’re looking for affordable options, Parkers Steakhouse - Geelong (2 Shorts Place) and The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) are great picks.
When to visit Geelong
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″.
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
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Geelong. 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 Sixt and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Canberra, the bus ride to Geelong takes 480 miles and will cost you around $169. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 720 miles.
Airlines serving Geelong
Where to stay in Geelong
Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong
Most booked hotels in Geelong
Renting a car in Geelong
Renting a car in Geelong costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Geelong.
Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Mini (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.