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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Geelong to see all of its attractions.

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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 June
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in June
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 15 km from the city centre.

Train

Located 1.3 km from the city centre, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car hire 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 centre.

Train

Located 1.3 km from the city centre, South Geelong is the busiest station in Geelong. Another popular train station is Geelong, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Geelong is to pick up a car hire 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

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,314 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,375 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Hiring a car in Geelong

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.23 and $29.63. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.23 and $29.63. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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