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

Phillip Island travel guide

Phillip Island Tourism | Phillip Island Guide

You're Going to Love Phillip Island

Phillip Island is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Phillip Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Phillip Island

Phillip Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Phillip Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Phillip Island

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 82 km from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Phillip Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 82 km from Phillip Island.

Car

Another option to get to Phillip Island is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 75 km from Phillip Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Phillip Island

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Phillip Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,572 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,215 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,639 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Phillip Island

Most booked hotels in Phillip Island

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Seahorse Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Arthur Phillip Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Cottages for Two
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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The Sea Pavilions
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$66+
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Amaroo Holiday Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Phillip Island

Hiring a car in Phillip Island costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $2.06 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.61 and $32.81.

Hiring a car in Phillip Island costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $2.06 per litre in Phillip Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.61 and $32.81.