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. We recommend you stay at least 6 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 June
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,479 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,873 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,830 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,287 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,159 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,510 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,857 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,233 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,137 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from £52 to £1,025 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 18% 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)
£94+
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Cathedral Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Barclay On View
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay £1.11 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 £13.30 and £17.74. 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 (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.11 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 £13.30 and £17.74. 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 (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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