Bendigo travel guide

Bendigo Tourism | Bendigo Guide

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 Restaurant (101 Williamson 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, Whitby Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,865 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,288 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,919 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,003 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (881 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $118 to $1,106 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 18% 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

All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Captain Cook Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$102+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$133+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$153+
Balgownie Estate Winery Retreat & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$169+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

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

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.40 and $25.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.40 and $25.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.