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 $409 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 $409 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Daylesford

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $360 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)
$209+
Spa Suites at Raven
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$367+
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$246+
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$282+
Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$167+
Daylesford Central Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$139+

Hiring a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.