Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Blackburn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Blackburn

With a population of 11,958, Blackburn is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Blackburn has to offer.

How to Get to Blackburn

Plane

When flying to Blackburn, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Blackburn is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 16 km from Blackburn. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Blackburn. From Sydney, the bus ride to Blackburn takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Plane

When flying to Blackburn, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 17 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Blackburn is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 16 km from Blackburn. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Blackburn. From Sydney, the bus ride to Blackburn takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Blackburn

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Blackburn

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Blackburn

Most booked hotels in Blackburn

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The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Elizabethan Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$77+
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Comfort Apartments Box Hill
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$103+
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Sandown Regency
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Blackburn

Hiring a car in Blackburn costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Blackburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Blackburn is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Blackburn costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Blackburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Blackburn is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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