Williamstown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Williamstown

Williamstown is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Williamstown to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Williamstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Porters (49 Nelson Pl) and Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club (260 Nelson Pl) are great picks.

When to visit Williamstown

Williamstown in June
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Williamstown in June
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Williamstown

Plane

When flying to Williamstown, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Williamstown is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 9 km from Williamstown. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Williamstown. From Canberra, the bus ride to Williamstown 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 Williamstown, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Williamstown is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 9 km from Williamstown. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Williamstown

Airlines serving Williamstown

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 Williamstown

Most booked hotels in Williamstown

Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$177+
Simmers Serviced Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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+
Quest Williamstown North
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$191+

Hiring a car in Williamstown

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Williamstown (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 Williamstown is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Williamstown (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 Williamstown is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.