Box Hill travel guide

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You're Going to Love Box Hill

With a population of 8,616, Box Hill is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Box Hill deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Box Hill

If you’re looking for affordable options, Katori Japanese (G01/850 Whitehorse Road) and Zero Mode (G 3 850 Whitehorse Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Box Hill

Box Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Box Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Box Hill

Plane

When flying to Box Hill, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Box Hill. From Canberra, the bus ride to Box Hill takes 480 miles and will cost you around $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

When flying to Box Hill, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Box Hill. From Canberra, the bus ride to Box Hill takes 480 miles and will cost you around $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Box Hill

Airlines serving Box Hill

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in Box Hill

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Box Hill

Most booked hotels in Box Hill

Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
City Edge Box Hill Apartment Hotel
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$103+

Hiring a car in Box Hill

Hiring a car in Box Hill costs $89 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Box Hill (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. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG 5 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Box Hill costs $89 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Box Hill (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. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG 5 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.