Phillip Island travel guide

Phillip Island Tourism | Phillip Island Guide

You're Going to Love Phillip Island

Phillip Island is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Phillip Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Phillip Island

Phillip Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Phillip Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Phillip Island

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 82 km from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Phillip Island. From Canberra, the bus ride to Phillip Island takes 772 km and will cost you around $235. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 82 km from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Phillip Island. From Canberra, the bus ride to Phillip Island takes 772 km and will cost you around $235. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Phillip Island

Airlines serving Phillip Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (530 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Phillip Island

Most booked hotels in Phillip Island

Seahorse Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$149+
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$192+
The Island Accommodation
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$44+
Kaloha Holiday Resort Phillip Island
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$133+
North Pier Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$86+
Cottages for Two
0 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$201+

Hiring a car in Phillip Island

Hiring a car in Phillip Island costs $58 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.

Hiring a car in Phillip Island costs $58 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.