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.

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 Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street).

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
€82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in June
Estimated hotel price
€82
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 hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 hire from Melbourne, which is about 132 km from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around €72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €171 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 holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from €60 to €638 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 43% 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)
€90+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€79+
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Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay €0.92 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 €10.99 and €14.65. 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 Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.92 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 €10.99 and €14.65. 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 Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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