The average price of a 7-day trip to Airlie Beach is $2,532 for a solo traveler, $4,547 for a couple, and $8,525 for a family of 4. Airlie Beach hotels range from $32 to $150 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) are between $1,252 and $2,493 per person for economy flights and $3,929 to $7,823 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $73 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 Airlie Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HTI and stay in a Airlie Beach hotel:
- March 5th to March 25th
- April 16th to July 1st
- July 23rd to September 23rd
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Airlie Beach is usually mid August.
Average Airlie Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $1,400-$4,062($200-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $734 to $2,219 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $3,506-$7,340($501-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,468 to $4,438 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $4,940-$12,918($706-$1,845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,936 to $8,876 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $273 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Airlie Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Airlie Beach? The cheapest trip to Airlie Beach is about $143 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 $20 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 $28.
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 Airlie Beach for a week is $1,001-$2,753($143-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $734 to $2,219 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $1,882-$5,266($269-$752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,468 to $4,438 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $3,716-$10,436($531-$1,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,936 to $8,876 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Airlie Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Airlie Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Airlie Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $3,290-$14,164($470-$2,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,938 to $5,991 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $5,830-$21,128($833-$3,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,876 to $11,982 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Airlie Beach for a week is $11,660-$39,376($1,666-$5,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,752 to $23,964 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Airlie Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Airlie Beach is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Airlie Beach 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.
Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach 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 Airlie Beach.
Flight Costs to Airlie Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,493 average in late December to a low of $1,252 in mid August. Median flight price is $1,548. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Airlie Beach our data includes 21 originating airports, and 19 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Airlie Beach from an airport like Long Beach (LGB) in Long Beach, CA (the United States) for an average $3,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $216.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Airlie Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,241, so you can easily save about 99% 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 Airlie Beach can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $625 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.