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

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. Frankston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Frankston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Waves on the Beach (2/1N Long Island Dr) and Le Feu Frankston (315 Nepean Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Frankston

Frankston in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frankston in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Frankston. From Sydney, the bus ride to Frankston 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 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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Frankston

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Frankston

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 Frankston

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Frankston

Most booked hotels in Frankston

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The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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The Sands by Nightcap Plus
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Nightcap at Sandbelt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Frankston Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Carrum Downs Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$115+
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Quest Frankston on The Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Hiring a car in Frankston

Hiring a car in Frankston costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Frankston.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Frankston is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG 5 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Frankston costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Frankston.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Frankston is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG 5 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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