Fitzroy travel guide

Fitzroy Tourism | Fitzroy Guide

You're Going to Love Fitzroy

With a population of 9,000, Fitzroy is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fitzroy has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fitzroy

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cutler & Co (55-57 Gertrude Street) and Hell of the North (135 Greeves Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Marquis of Lorne (411 George St) and Bar Rosella (229 Gertrude St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fitzroy.

When to visit Fitzroy

Fitzroy in June
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fitzroy in June
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fitzroy

Plane

When flying to Fitzroy, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fitzroy is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 2 km from Fitzroy. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Fitzroy. From Canberra, the bus ride to Fitzroy takes 772 km and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

When flying to Fitzroy, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Fitzroy is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 2 km from Fitzroy. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Fitzroy. From Canberra, the bus ride to Fitzroy takes 772 km and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Fitzroy

Airlines serving Fitzroy

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fitzroy

Most booked hotels in Fitzroy

Crown Towers Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$337+
Crown Metropol Melbourne
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$268+
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$195+
Atlantis Hotel Melbourne
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$108+
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$80+
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$182+

Hiring a car in Fitzroy

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Fitzroy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Fitzroy is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Fitzroy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Fitzroy is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.