Glen Waverley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glen Waverley

With a population of 40.238, Glen Waverley is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Glen Waverley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Glen Waverley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Steak Ministry (Ikon Centre) and Elephant Corridor (179 Coleman Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley in April
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glen Waverley in April
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glen Waverley

Plane

When flying to Glen Waverley, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glen Waverley is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 19 km from Glen Waverley. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Glen Waverley. From Canberra, the bus ride to Glen Waverley 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 Glen Waverley, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glen Waverley is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 19 km from Glen Waverley. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Glen Waverley

Airlines serving Glen Waverley

Lufthansa
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KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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Austrian Airlines
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Air France
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Iberia
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Emirates
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Ethiopian Air
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Cathay Pacific
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JetBlue
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Where to stay in Glen Waverley

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glen Waverley

Hiring a car in Glen Waverley

Hiring a car in Glen Waverley costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Glen Waverley (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 Glen Waverley is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glen Waverley costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Glen Waverley (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 Glen Waverley is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.