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.

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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
AED 406
1 night at 3-star hotel
Geelong in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 406
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.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 1159 km and will cost you around AED 588. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 1,043 for a journey of 3814 km.

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.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Geelong. From Sydney, the bus ride to Geelong takes 1159 km and will cost you around AED 588. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 1,043 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Geelong

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Geelong

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Geelong

Hiring a car in Geelong

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. The most frequently booked car type in Geelong is Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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