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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, 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
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in February
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 44 miles from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 55 miles from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 720 miles and will cost you around $252. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $418 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 44 miles from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 55 miles from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 720 miles and will cost you around $252. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $418 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Daylesford

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,037 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (973 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $579 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)
$282+
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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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The Royal Daylesford Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Hepburn Springs Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18.

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