Bendigo travel guide

Bendigo Tourism | Bendigo Guide

You're Going to Love Bendigo

With a population of 100.617, Bendigo is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bendigo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bendigo in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bendigo, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Bendigo

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (987 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,995 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,027 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,782 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (535 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (741 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $128 to $1,197 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bendigo

Most booked hotels in Bendigo

All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$142+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$181+
Calder Motel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$107+
Bendigo Haymarket Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$110+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.56 and $30.07. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.56 and $30.07. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.