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

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

You're Going to Love Cheltenham

With a population of 20.292, Cheltenham is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cheltenham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. (386 Reserve Road) and YASSAS The Greek Way - Southland (shop 2088a/1239 Nepean Hwy) are great picks.

How to Get to Cheltenham

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 19 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From Sydney, the bus ride to Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 19 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Cheltenham

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Cheltenham

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 Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

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The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Nightcap at Sandbelt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Sandown Regency
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Cheltenham.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Cheltenham (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 Cheltenham is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Cheltenham.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Cheltenham (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 Cheltenham is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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