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

Mornington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mornington

With a population of 22 421, Mornington is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mornington to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Mornington

Mornington Peninsula Private Wine Tour
Tours•Wine

Where to Eat in Mornington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mr Vincenzo’s (784 The Esplanade) and Le Feu Mornington (10 Blake St) are great picks.

When to visit Mornington

Mornington in July
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mornington in July
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mornington 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 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mornington, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Mornington

Plane

Although Mornington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 54 km from Mornington.

Car

Another option to get to Mornington is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 46 km from Mornington. You’ll find branches of Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Mornington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 54 km from Mornington.

Car

Another option to get to Mornington is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 46 km from Mornington. You’ll find branches of Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Mornington

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Mornington

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,052 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,842 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,521 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mornington

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mornington

Most booked hotels in Mornington

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Mornington Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Mt Martha Villas
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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Mt.Martha Guesthouse By The Sea
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Brooklands Of Mornington
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Mornington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Mornington Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Mornington

Hiring a car in Mornington costs $53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Mornington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.70 and $27.59. The most frequently booked car type in Mornington is Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mornington costs $53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Mornington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.70 and $27.59. The most frequently booked car type in Mornington is Intermediate (Toyota Hilux or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.