Frankston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Frankston

With a population of 34,457, Frankston 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 Frankston to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Frankston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Waves on the Beach (2/1N Long Island Dr) and Frankston Brewhouse (10 New St) are great picks.

When to visit Frankston

Frankston in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frankston in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Frankston in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Frankston, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Frankston

Plane

When flying to Frankston, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Frankston is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 40 km from Frankston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Frankston. From Canberra, the bus ride to Frankston takes 772 km and will cost you around $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

When flying to Frankston, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Frankston is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 40 km from Frankston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Frankston. From Canberra, the bus ride to Frankston takes 772 km and will cost you around $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Frankston

Airlines serving Frankston

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (713 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in Frankston

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $579 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Frankston

Most booked hotels in Frankston

Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
Frankston Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$115+
Quest Frankston on The Bay
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$219+

Hiring a car in Frankston

Hiring a car in Frankston costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Frankston.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Frankston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.24 and $28.32. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Frankston, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Frankston costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Frankston.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Frankston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.24 and $28.32. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Frankston, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.