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 August
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daylesford in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 $82. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $315 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 $82. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $315 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Daylesford

Airlines serving Daylesford

Lufthansa
Good (4,686 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (803 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,776 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 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, 1223 reviews)
$151+
Spa Suites at Raven
3 stars
Excellent (9, 62 reviews)
$250+
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9, 32 reviews)
$190+
Hotel Bellinzona Daylesford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 643 reviews)
$176+
Central Springs Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1356 reviews)
$104+
Daylesford Central Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 892 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Daylesford

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.