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 Hotel Brighton (286 Bay Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brighton

Brighton in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 Sixt, 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 $228. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 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 Sixt, 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 $228. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Brighton

Airlines serving Brighton

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 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)
$145+

Hiring a car in Brighton

Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.64 and $28.85. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.64 and $28.85. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.