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 May
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in May
Estimated hotel price
$100
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.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,556 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,481 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,907 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 (9.2, 1160 reviews)
$175+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 339 reviews)
$108+
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Eden Oak Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2702 reviews)
$91+
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Parkside Motel Geelong
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2237 reviews)
$84+
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Lakeview Hideaway
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1066 reviews)
$130+
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Bay City (Geelong) Motel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1285 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 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, 15% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 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, 15% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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