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. 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 Restaurant (101 Williamson Street), Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and The Boardwalk Bendigo (28 Nolan Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane) and Bendigo Gallery Cafe (42 View Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 rental from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , 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 rental from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,503 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (486 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 246 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bendigo, with prices from C$ 104 to C$ 1,009 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bendigo are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bendigo

Most booked hotels in Bendigo

All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
Calder Family Motel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 106+

Renting a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.53 and C$ 24.70. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bendigo, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 per litre in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.53 and C$ 24.70. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bendigo, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.