Geelong travel guide

Geelong Tourism | Geelong Guide

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Geelong has to offer.

Where to Eat in Geelong

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dunes Ocean Grove (30 Surf Beach road, Ocean Grove) and Black Sheep Geelong (66 Brougham Steet) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sir Charles Darling Hotel (38 Bellerine St) and The National Hotel (191 Moorabool St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Geelong.

When to visit Geelong

Geelong in May
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in May
Estimated hotel price
£96
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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Canberra, the bus ride to Geelong takes 480 miles and will cost you around £65. From Sydney, the ticket costs about £129 for a journey of 720 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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Canberra, the bus ride to Geelong takes 480 miles and will cost you around £65. From Sydney, the ticket costs about £129 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Geelong

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Most booked hotels in Geelong

Novotel Geelong
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Rydges Geelong
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£80+
Belmercer Motel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£85+
Corio Bay Motel
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
£51+

Hiring a car in Geelong

Expect to pay £0.92 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 £11.01 and £14.68. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.92 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 £11.01 and £14.68. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.