Daylesford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daylesford

With a population of 2,606, Daylesford 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 Daylesford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Daylesford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lake House - Daylesford (4 King Street) and Betel Boy (57A Vincent St) are great picks.

When to visit Daylesford

Daylesford in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Daylesford

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 70 km from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 88 km from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 for a journey of 3814 km.

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 70 km from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 88 km from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 1159 km and will cost you around $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Daylesford

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (945 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daylesford

Most booked hotels in Daylesford

Hepburn at Hepburn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Spa Suites at Raven
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$382+
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$293+
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$269+
Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Daylesford Central Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$119+

Hiring a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Daylesford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.09 and $28.12.

Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Daylesford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.09 and $28.12.