Car Hire Geelong

Geelong began as a small town, inland from the Victoria coast and some 50 miles from Melbourne. It grew rapidly with industrialisation and, despite the decline of manufacturing, still hosts the headquarters and factory of Ford in Australia. Today the city looks to its natural charms for attracting people to the city and a rising population has now seen the city expand towards the coast.  Geelong is an important port city and the second largest city in Victoria. it is also the home of Ford cars in Australia. The nearest airport to Geelong is Avalon  which is 16.6 km away.

Most visitors head to the waterfront of Geeling which, today, combines a working port with leisure facilities including a promenade with great views out over the water. The waterfront is very attractive with a pier and beautiful gardens. Some say it reminds them of a genteel English seaside resort from Victorian times.  The National Wool Museum is located in Geelong and makes for a fascinating afternoon’s visit.

The Great Ocean Road, which runs for nearly 160 miles along the Victorian Coast is a fantastic way to spend a couple of days if you have a hire car.