Glenelg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glenelg

With a population of 3,623, Glenelg is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Glenelg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Glenelg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ottoman Grill (168C Jetty Rd) and Bay of Bengal (73 Partridge Street) are great picks.

When to visit Glenelg

Glenelg in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenelg in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glenelg

Plane

When flying to Glenelg, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Glenelg from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car rental from Adelaide, which is about 10 km from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

When flying to Glenelg, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Glenelg from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car rental from Adelaide, which is about 10 km from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Glenelg

Airlines serving Glenelg

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (878 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,517 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glenelg

From 5-star hotels such as the Stamford Grand Adelaide to great affordable options like the Atlantic Tower Motor Inn, Glenelg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenelg

Most booked hotels in Glenelg

Adelaide International Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
Stamford Grand Adelaide
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Atlantic Tower Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 142+
Ensenada Motor Inn and Suites
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 139+

Renting a car in Glenelg

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 per litre in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.85 and C$ 23.80. The most frequently booked car type in Glenelg is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 per litre in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.85 and C$ 23.80. The most frequently booked car type in Glenelg is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.