Avalon Airport Car Hire and the Ferry to the Mornington Peninsula
Quick summary: Avalon Airport, south-west of Melbourne near Geelong, mainly handles domestic flights and has car hire companies in its terminal building. Geelong is around 20 minutes away, and Melbourne’s CBD around 40 to 50 minutes via the M1. For the Mornington Peninsula, a scenic alternative to driving through Melbourne is the vehicle ferry from Queenscliff, on the Bellarine Peninsula, across Port Phillip to Sorrento.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Airport | Avalon, near Geelong |
| Flights | Mainly domestic |
| Car hire | In the terminal building |
| To Geelong | Around 20 minutes |
| To Melbourne CBD | Around 40 to 50 minutes |
| Tours | Sunset tours |
Compare car hire at Avalon Airport
Where is car hire at Avalon Airport?
In the terminal building. Book early, especially in holiday periods, as demand is high.
How do you reach the Mornington Peninsula from Avalon?
Drive to Queenscliff and take the vehicle ferry across the bay to Sorrento, or drive around through Melbourne. Book the ferry ahead in busy periods.
How do you return the car?
Drive back via the Princes Freeway and follow signs to Avalon and car rental returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in the terminal building.
Around 20 minutes.
Yes, via the Queenscliff to Sorrento vehicle ferry.
Around 40 to 50 minutes to the CBD.