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. 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 Bar & Grill (101 Williamson Street), Whitby Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 Simba Car Hire and Sixt, 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 Simba Car Hire and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

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MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,682 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from £51 to £541 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 38% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£72+
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Calder Family Motel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay £0.77 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 £9.24 and £12.31. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.77 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 £9.24 and £12.31. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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