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

Bendigo travel guide

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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. Bendigo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bendigo

Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bendigo. These include popular favourites such as The Woodhouse Bar & Grill (101 Williamson Street), Whitby Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in May
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in May
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 82 miles from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 82 miles from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,889 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Elm Motel and Bendigo Backpackers. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $117 to $1,256 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bendigo

Most booked hotels in Bendigo

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All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$150+
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Calder Motel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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