Brighton travel guide

Brighton Tourism | Brighton Guide

You're Going to Love Brighton

Brighton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brighton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brighton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mr & Mrs P (312 Bay St) and Waterfront Brighton (25 Church St) are great picks.

When to visit Brighton

Brighton in July
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in July
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brighton

Plane

When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 7 miles from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Canberra, the bus ride to Brighton takes 480 miles and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 7 miles from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Canberra, the bus ride to Brighton takes 480 miles and will cost you around $125. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Brighton

Airlines serving Brighton

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton

Most booked hotels in Brighton

Caroline Serviced Apartments Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$206+
The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$139+

Hiring a car in Brighton

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.