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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bendigo has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bendigo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bendigo Gallery Cafe (42 View Street) and El Gordo Bendigo (14 Chancery Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,136 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from £51 to £551 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 47% 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)
£79+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£69+
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Elm Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay £0.80 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 £9.57 and £12.76. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.80 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 £9.57 and £12.76. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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