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 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 Turo and Bargain 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.

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 Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

KLM
Good (1,490 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,386 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,914 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,248 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,176 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, 1139 reviews)
$151+
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Eden Oak Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2409 reviews)
$89+
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Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1056 reviews)
$109+
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Riverside Ocean Grove
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 337 reviews)
$119+
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Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2130 reviews)
$126+
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Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3692 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Geelong

Renting a car in Geelong costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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, 20% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Geelong costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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, 20% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $5.91 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 $70.86 and $94.48. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Geelong, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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