The average price of a 7-day trip to Adelaide is $1,565 for a solo traveler, $2,811 for a couple, and $5,269 for a family of 4. Adelaide hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zadar Airport (ZAD) are between $1,118 and $1,507 per person for economy flights and $3,508 to $4,729 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $62 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, SA, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZAD and stay in a Adelaide hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the week of March 5th)
- April 9th to May 13th
- September 17th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Adelaide is usually mid October.
Average Adelaide Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Adelaide for a week is $1,241-$2,168($177-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $3,130-$4,380($447-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $4,142-$7,604($592-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $4,944 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Adelaide
How cheap can you make a vacation to Adelaide? The cheapest trip to Adelaide is about $137 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $52 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 $37.
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 for a week is $961-$1,906($137-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $1,236 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $52 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $1,700-$3,380($243-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $52 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $3,394-$6,586($485-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $4,944 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $73 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Adelaide cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Adelaide 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Adelaide for a week is $2,832-$8,882($405-$1,269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,724 to $2,818 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Adelaide for a week is $5,046-$12,484($721-$1,783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,448 to $5,636 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Adelaide for a week is $10,092-$22,328($1,442-$3,190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,896 to $11,272 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Adelaide Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Adelaide is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Adelaide 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 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 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Adelaide.
Flight Costs to Adelaide
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,507 average in early August to a low of $1,118 in mid October. Median flight price is $1,342. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Adelaide our data includes 111 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Adelaide from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,762 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pula (PUY) in Pula (Croatia) at an average of just $121.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Adelaide, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $390, so you can easily save about 35% 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 can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $517 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.