$46 Cheap Car Rental in Geelong

If your trip to Geelong is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Close to the city center, The Carousel is one attraction you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have some room on your itinerary, Eastern Beach Swimming Enclosure and Westfield Geelong will keep you entertained too.

Explore Geelong for its distinct character and style. That said, you’ve also got world-renowned landmarks just down the road! Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex barely needs an introduction. Located about 40 miles away in Melbourne, your itinerary just has to include this unmissable attraction.

There’s nothing quite like winding down the car window and feeling the cool sea air in your hair while you’re driving along the seaside. Bring along some snacks and spend a day relaxing near the water at one of the stunning beaches near Geelong. Picturesque options include:

• Point Impossible Nudist Beach (11 miles away).
• Raffs Beach (12 miles away).
• Front Beach (13 miles away).

If you’re here for primarily work-related reasons, you’ll probably be heading to Geelong Performing Arts Center. It’s situated 0.2 miles away.

Some people find driving in big cities challenging. But in a compact or economy car, those bustling Geelong streets will be a walk in the park. Prefer to spend your days discovering the surrounding cliffs? Have a look at our wide range of mid-size and full-size SUVs. With plenty of cargo space and more oomph under the hood, these larger vehicles will make those scenic drives even more memorable. Ticking off all the sights and activities that Geelong is known for has never been easier with your own wheels.

For some of us, owning a luxury vehicle is little more than a lofty dream. But renting your dream car is well within your grasp! Imagine cruising the open roads in a high-end sports car, even if it’s only for a little while. Or perhaps all you’re chasing is a cheap ride to get you safely from A to B. Affordable or flashy? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit you in Geelong.

In Geelong, you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. That means the driver’s seat is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a manual transmission car, you’ll have to get used to shifting gears with your left hand.

Finding a parking spot in Geelong is a piece of cake. You don’t need to circle the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plentiful on and off-street parking on offer.

As with most places, roads get busier in the morning and afternoon rush hours. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 226,000, traffic jams aren’t a big issue in Geelong.

The residential areas in the city of Geelong have a 50km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits generally range between 40km/h and 110km/h.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Geelong, and you could even be charged a fine for simply handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Geelong is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental wheels behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in Geelong. Always keep an eye on traffic lights and signs to make sure you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Seat belts should always be worn in Greater Geelong City. Having said that, the rule may differ for some vehicles, such as those operated by public transportation systems.