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, Lake House - Daylesford (4 King Street) and Betel Boy (57A Vincent St) are great picks.

When to visit Daylesford

Daylesford in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 44 miles from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 55 miles from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 720 miles and will cost you around $175. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

Although Daylesford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 44 miles from Daylesford.

Car

Another option to get to Daylesford is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 55 miles from Daylesford. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Daylesford. From Sydney, the bus ride to Daylesford takes 720 miles and will cost you around $175. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Daylesford

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Daylesford

Most booked hotels in Daylesford

Hepburn at Hepburn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1213 reviews)
$142+
Spa Suites at Raven
3 stars
Excellent (9, 62 reviews)
$253+
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9, 31 reviews)
$191+
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 639 reviews)
$173+
Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1350 reviews)
$113+
Daylesford Central Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 890 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.