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 October
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in October
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 11 km from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Canberra, the bus ride to Brighton takes 772 km and will cost you around $138. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 11 km from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Canberra, the bus ride to Brighton takes 772 km and will cost you around $138. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $246 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Brighton

Airlines serving Brighton

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 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)
$205+
Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$144+

Hiring a car in Brighton

Hiring a car in Brighton costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Brighton costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.