Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Box Hill has to offer.

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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Box Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Box Hill is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 14 km from Box Hill. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Box Hill. From Sydney, the bus ride to Box Hill 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 Box Hill, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Box Hill is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 14 km from Box Hill. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Box Hill

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Box Hill

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 Box Hill

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Box Hill

Most booked hotels in Box Hill

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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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Box Hill Studio Apartment 2
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$75+
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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 Box Hill

Hiring a car in Box Hill costs $77 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Box Hill costs $77 per day, on average, or $308 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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