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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.

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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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in June
Estimated hotel price
$207
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.

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 Europcar and Alpha, 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.

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 Europcar and Alpha, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (8,179 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,465 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,800 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Hiring a car in Geelong

Hiring a car in Geelong costs $85 per day, on average, or $338 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.19. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Geelong, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Geelong costs $85 per day, on average, or $338 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.19. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Geelong, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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