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.
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, Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.
When to visit Bendigo
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.
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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.
Airlines serving Bendigo
Where to stay in Bendigo
Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $134 to $1,251 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bendigo
Most booked hotels in Bendigo
Hiring a car in Bendigo
Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.37 and $31.16. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Pickup Truck or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.