Brighton travel guide
Brighton Tourism | Brighton Guide
You're Going to Love Brighton
Brighton is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brighton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brighton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mr & Mrs P (312 Bay St) and Waterfront Brighton (25 Church St) are great picks.
When to visit Brighton
How to Get to Brighton
Plane
When flying to Brighton, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 11 km from Brighton. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Brighton. From Canberra, the bus ride to Brighton takes 772 km and will cost you around $133. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $244 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Brighton
Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton
Most booked hotels in Brighton
Hiring a car in Brighton
Hiring a car in Brighton costs $92 per day, on average, or $277 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.63 per litre in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.47 and $25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.