Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bendigo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bendigo

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.

Where to Eat in Bendigo

Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bendigo. These include popular favourites such as The Woodhouse Bar & Grill (101 Williamson Street), Whitby Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Bendigo

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Elm Motel and Bendigo Backpackers. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $103 to $1,108 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bendigo by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bendigo

Most booked hotels in Bendigo

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All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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The Happy Wanderer Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$139+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Hiring a car in Bendigo costs $85 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.25 and $25.67. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bendigo costs $85 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.25 and $25.67. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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