Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Glenelg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glenelg

With a population of 3,623, Glenelg is a must-see destination in South Australia, 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 Glenelg has to offer.

When to visit Glenelg

Glenelg in July
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenelg in July
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glenelg

Plane

When flying to Glenelg, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Glenelg include Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Air China. The shortest flight to Glenelg from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 4h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 6 miles from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Budget, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

When flying to Glenelg, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Glenelg include Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Air China. The shortest flight to Glenelg from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 4h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 6 miles from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Budget, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Glenelg

KGCKingscote
ADLAdelaide

Airlines serving Glenelg

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,834 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,292 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,517 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,139 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (987 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glenelg

From 5-star hotels such as the Stamford Grand Adelaide to great affordable options like the Atlantic Tower Motor Inn, Glenelg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenelg

Hiring a car in Glenelg

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.82 and $41.09.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.82 and $41.09.