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.
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
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.
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 Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Melbourne.
Airlines serving Geelong
Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong
Most booked hotels in Geelong
Renting a car in Geelong
Renting a car in Geelong costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 4% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.