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.

Where to Eat in Bendigo

Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bendigo. These include popular favourites such as The Woodhouse Restaurant (101 Williamson Street), The Boardwalk Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bendigo Gallery Cafe (42 View Street) and Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in September
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in September
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (2,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,158 reviews)
SWISS
Good (650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,741 reviews)
Air France
Good (641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,648 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,196 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,707 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,673 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (611 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (445 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (224 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (219 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (283 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $130 to $1,219 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 46% 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
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$180+
Quality Hotel Lakeside
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$167+
Barclay On View
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$152+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$181+
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$163+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.58 and $28.77. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.