The average price of a 7-day trip to Adelaide Hills is $2,258 for a solo traveler, $4,055 for a couple, and $7,603 for a family of 4. Adelaide Hills hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are between $1,040 and $2,051 per person for economy flights and $3,264 to $6,436 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $102 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Adelaide Hills, SA, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADL and stay in a Adelaide Hills hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Adelaide Hills is usually late August to early September.
Average Adelaide Hills Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $1,475-$3,439($211-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,825 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $3,396-$6,430($485-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,650 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $4,892-$11,506($699-$1,644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,300 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Adelaide Hills
How cheap can you make a vacation to Adelaide Hills? The cheapest trip to Adelaide Hills is about $154 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $1,076-$3,375($154-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,825 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $1,816-$5,550($259-$793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,650 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $3,632-$10,380($519-$1,483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $7,300 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Adelaide Hills cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Adelaide Hills Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Adelaide Hills.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $3,234-$16,913($462-$2,416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $4,909 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $5,568-$23,110($795-$3,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,960 to $9,818 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Adelaide Hills for a week is $11,136-$40,862($1,591-$5,837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,920 to $19,636 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,410 to $2,679 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Adelaide Hills Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Adelaide Hills is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Adelaide Hills due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Adelaide Hills Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Adelaide Hills hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Adelaide Hills.
Flight Costs to Adelaide Hills
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,051 average in mid December to a low of $1,040 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,452. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Adelaide Hills our data includes 110 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Adelaide Hills from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,046 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) at an average of just $90.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Adelaide Hills, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,011, so you can easily save about 97% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Adelaide Hills can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.