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

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bendigo has to offer.

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 Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street).

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 Simba Car Hire, 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $117 to $2,420 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% cheaper 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Cathedral Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Quest Bendigo Central
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Hiring a car in Bendigo costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bendigo costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.03 and $46.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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