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.

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), The Boardwalk Bendigo (28 Nolan Street) and Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson 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
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
€85
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 JUCY , 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 JUCY , among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,870 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around €97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €167 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from €72 to €680 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 24% 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)
€104+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€83+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€104+
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€93+
Calder Motel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€63+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.14 and €17.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.14 and €17.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.