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

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 Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford (1 East St) are great picks.

When to visit Daylesford

Daylesford in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

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 Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Daylesford

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $527 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daylesford

Most booked hotels in Daylesford

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Hepburn at Hepburn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$282+
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Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Hepburn Springs Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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The Royal Daylesford Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Hiring a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.27 and $25.70.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.27 and $25.70.

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