Box Hill travel guide

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You're Going to Love Box Hill

With a population of 8,616, Box Hill is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Box Hill has to offer.

Where to Eat in Box Hill

If you’re looking for affordable options, Katori Japanese (G01/850 Whitehorse Road) and Zero Mode (G 3 850 Whitehorse Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Box Hill

Box Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Box Hill in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Box Hill

Plane

When flying to Box Hill, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Box Hill is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 9 miles from Box Hill. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Box Hill. From Canberra, the bus ride to Box Hill takes 480 miles and will cost you around $360. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

When flying to Box Hill, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Box Hill is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 9 miles from Box Hill. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Box Hill. From Canberra, the bus ride to Box Hill takes 480 miles and will cost you around $360. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Box Hill

Airlines serving Box Hill

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,859 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,440 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Box Hill

Most booked hotels in Box Hill

Dingley International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$154+
City Edge Box Hill Apartment Hotel
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$113+

Hiring a car in Box Hill

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Box Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.67 and $26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Box Hill (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.67 and $26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Box Hill is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.