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

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brighton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Brighton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mr & Mrs P (312 Bay St) and The Deck Kids (26 Outer Crescent) are great picks.

When to visit Brighton

Brighton in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Sydney, the bus ride to Brighton takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 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 Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Sydney, the bus ride to Brighton takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Brighton

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Brighton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton

Most booked hotels in Brighton

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The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Caroline Serviced Apartments Brighton
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Nightcap at Sandbelt Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Sandown Regency
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Brighton

Hiring a car in Brighton costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Brighton.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Brighton costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Brighton.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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