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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bendigo to see all of its attractions.

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), Hustler Bendigo (Shop 11, Bendigo Bank Central 22-44 Bath lane) and Whitby Bendigo (28 Nolan Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brougham Arms Hotel (150 Williamson Street) and The Urban Cellar (70 Powells Ave Unit 1) are great picks.

When to visit Bendigo

Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bendigo in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 125
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 Europcar 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 Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Bendigo

Airlines serving Bendigo

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bendigo

Average rates range from around S$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 243 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bendigo, with prices from S$ 105 to S$ 978 per night. Bendigo CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bendigo are about 19% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 152+
Best Western Crystal Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 115+
Mercure Bendigo Schaller
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
The Hotel Shamrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 134+
Calder Family Motel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 100+

Hiring a car in Bendigo

Expect to pay S$ 1.42 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 S$ 16.99 and S$ 22.66. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Supplier choice (Class Special Pickup Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.42 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 S$ 16.99 and S$ 22.66. The most frequently booked car type in Bendigo is Supplier choice (Class Special Pickup Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.