Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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, The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) and Edge Geelong (1/6-8 Eastern Beach Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Black Sheep Geelong (66 Brougham Steet) and Sir Charles Darling Hotel (38 Bellerine St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Geelong.

When to visit Geelong

Geelong in July
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in July
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Geelong in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Geelong, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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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 centre.

Train

Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 40 miles from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $455 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

When flying to Geelong, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 9 miles from the city centre.

Train

Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 40 miles from Geelong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $455 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,037 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (973 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Hiring a car in Geelong

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Geelong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Geelong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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