Glenelg travel guide

Glenelg Tourism | Glenelg Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glenelg has to offer.

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 June
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenelg in June
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Glenelg from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car rental from Adelaide, which is about 6 miles from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

When flying to Glenelg, you’ll arrive at Adelaide (ADL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Glenelg from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenelg is to pick up a car rental from Adelaide, which is about 6 miles from Glenelg. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Glenelg

Airlines serving Glenelg

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,781 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glenelg

Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenelg

Most booked hotels in Glenelg

Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 6337 reviews)
$98+
Comfort Inn Glenelg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 975 reviews)
$86+
Glenelg Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1567 reviews)
$70+
Ensenada Motor Inn and Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8, 799 reviews)
$82+
Stamford Grand Adelaide
5 stars
Good (7.9, 6300 reviews)
$87+
Nightcap at Watermark Glenelg
3 stars
Good (7.8, 592 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Glenelg

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Glenelg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.