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 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 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,566 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bendigo, with prices from $77 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 23% 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, 2025 reviews)
$113+
Captain Cook Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1140 reviews)
$71+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 671 reviews)
$83+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2036 reviews)
$110+
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1164 reviews)
$97+
Calder Family Motel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 743 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Bendigo

Renting a car in Bendigo costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bendigo, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bendigo costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bendigo, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.