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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Heidelberg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Heidelberg

With a population of 5,714, Heidelberg is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Heidelberg has to offer.

Where to Eat in Heidelberg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old England Hotel Heidelberg (459 Lower Heidelberg Road) and Sir Henry Barkly Hotel (92 Burgundy Street) are great picks.

How to Get to Heidelberg

Plane

When flying to Heidelberg, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Heidelberg is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 11 km from Heidelberg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Heidelberg. From Sydney, the bus ride to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Heidelberg is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 11 km from Heidelberg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

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

Airports near Heidelberg

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Heidelberg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 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 Heidelberg

Most booked hotels in Heidelberg

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Quest Watergardens
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Ciloms Airport Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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ibis budget Melbourne Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Heidelberg

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Heidelberg (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 Heidelberg is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Heidelberg (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 Heidelberg is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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