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 4 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

Brighton in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brighton in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1159 km.

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 $113. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Brighton

Airlines serving Brighton

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton

Most booked hotels in Brighton

Caroline Serviced Apartments Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$204+
The Dingley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$135+

Hiring a car in Brighton

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.90 and $27.87. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.90 and $27.87. Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brighton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.