With a population of 100,617, Bendigo is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bendigo to see all of its attractions.
Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bendigo. These include popular favourites such as The Boardwalk Bendigo (28 Nolan Street), Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bendigo Gallery Cafe (42 View Street) and El Gordo Bendigo (14 Chancery Lane) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bendigo in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bendigo, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 82 miles from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.
Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $119 to $1,115 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Bendigo costs $82 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.