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

Lilydale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lilydale

With a population of 15,649, Lilydale is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. Lilydale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lilydale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hop Hen Brewing (U 17 64-86 Beresford Rd) and The Lilydale International (471 Maroondah Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Lilydale

Lilydale in October
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lilydale in October
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lilydale

Plane

Although Lilydale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Essendon (MEB), which is located 25 miles from Lilydale.

Car

Another option to get to Lilydale is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 21 miles from Lilydale. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Lilydale. From Sydney, the bus ride to Lilydale takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

Although Lilydale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Essendon (MEB), which is located 25 miles from Lilydale.

Car

Another option to get to Lilydale is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 21 miles from Lilydale. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Lilydale. From Sydney, the bus ride to Lilydale takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Lilydale

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Lilydale

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 Lilydale

Hiring a car in Lilydale

Hiring a car in Lilydale costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Lilydale (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 Lilydale 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lilydale costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Lilydale (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 Lilydale 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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