Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Daylesford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daylesford

With a population of 2 606, Daylesford 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 Daylesford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Daylesford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford (1 East St) and Betel Boy (57A Vincent St) are great picks.

When to visit Daylesford

Daylesford in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Daylesford

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 70 km from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 88 km from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 70 km from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 88 km from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Turo and EverythingFleet, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Daylesford

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Daylesford

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,014 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Daylesford

Most booked hotels in Daylesford

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The Dudley Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 202 reviews)
$217+
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Kudos Villas - Hepburn Springs
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 243 reviews)
$334+
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Hepburn at Hepburn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1306 reviews)
$201+
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Daylesford Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 586 reviews)
$85+
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The Royal Daylesford Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 908 reviews)
$92+
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Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1624 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Daylesford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44.

Expect to pay $4.28 per gallon in Daylesford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.33 and $68.44.