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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 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 Turo, 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 $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 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 Turo, 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 $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Daylesford

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daylesford

Average rates range from around $331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $542 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daylesford

Most booked hotels in Daylesford

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Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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Hepburn at Hepburn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$282+
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Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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The Royal Daylesford Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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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 $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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