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

Rochester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rochester

With a population of 2,971, Rochester is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. Rochester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rochester

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochester in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Rochester

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bendigo (BXG), which is located 53 km from Rochester. Bendigo is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, IndiGo, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 163 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bendigo (BXG), which is located 53 km from Rochester. Bendigo is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, IndiGo, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 163 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Rochester

BXGBendigo
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Rochester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 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 popular areas of Rochester

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Rochester Motel
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Hiring a car in Rochester

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Rochester (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 Rochester (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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