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