Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 Simba Car Hire, 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

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MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around C$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 242 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Elm Motel and Bendigo Backpackers. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bendigo, with prices from C$ 94 to C$ 1,023 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bendigo are about 37% 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)
C$ 154+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Calder Motel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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