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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bendigo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bendigo

Bendigo CBD is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Bendigo. These include popular favorites 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in October
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bendigo in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bendigo, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 82 miles from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

When flying to Bendigo, you’ll arrive at Bendigo (BXG), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bendigo is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 82 miles from Bendigo. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Bendigo

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $69 to $739 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bendigo are about 41% 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, 2002 reviews)
$106+
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Happy Wanderer Motel Bendigo Children Not Permitted Over 18s Only
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1661 reviews)
$66+
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Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2122 reviews)
$92+
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Quality Hotel Lakeside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1739 reviews)
$94+
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Barclay On View
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1637 reviews)
$70+
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The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1716 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41. 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 rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Bendigo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41. 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 rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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