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.

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
RM 442
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 442
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Sixt, 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 Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (4,595 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,497 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around RM 503 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 861 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from RM 363 to RM 3,529 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 25% 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)
RM 537+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 396+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 520+
Hotel Shamrock Bendigo
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 458+
Calder Family Motel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 382+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay RM 5.40 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 RM 64.75 and RM 86.33. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 5.40 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 RM 64.75 and RM 86.33. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bendigo, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.