Introduction
What to do
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, Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford (1 East St) and Betel Boy (57A Vincent St) are great picks.

When to visit Daylesford

Daylesford in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 Bargain Car Rentals, 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 Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Daylesford

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Daylesford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $461 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)
$295+
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Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Daylesford Central Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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The Royal Daylesford Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.15 and $25.53.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.15 and $25.53.