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 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 Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street).

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 EverythingFleet and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 EverythingFleet and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,115 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,653 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,787 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $117 to $1,248 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 40% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Homestead Motor Inn & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$159+
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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 $21.49 and $28.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $21.49 and $28.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.