The average price of a 7-day trip to Australia is $1,955 for a solo traveler, $3,357 for a couple, and $1,725 for a family of 4. Australia hotels range from $55 to $238 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Australia (from all airports) are between $1,112 and $2,134 per person for economy flights and $3,492 to $6,701 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $86 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 Australia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Australia and stay in a Australia hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Australia is usually late August to early September.
Average Australia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Australia for a week is $1,329-$3,211($190-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $621 to $1,817 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Australia for a week is $2,244-$5,629($321-$804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,242 to $3,633 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Australia for a week is $4,483-$10,863($640-$1,552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $345 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,485 to $7,266 for economy
Lodging: $137 to $175 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Australia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Australia? The cheapest trip to Australia is about $150 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 $47.
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 Australia for a week is $1,050-$2,975($150-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $621 to $1,817 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $114 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Australia for a week is $1,818-$5,085($260-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,242 to $3,633 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $114 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Australia for a week is $3,631-$9,738($519-$1,391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,485 to $7,266 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Australia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Australia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Australia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Australia for a week is $2,837-$11,702($405-$1,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,553 to $4,539 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $496 to $992 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Australia for a week is $4,978-$17,452($711-$2,493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,106 to $9,078 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $496 to $992 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Australia for a week is $9,963-$31,927($1,423-$4,561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,213 to $18,155 for first class
Lodging: $233 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $744 to $1,488 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Australia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Australia is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Australia 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.
Australia 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 Australia 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 Australia.
Flight Costs to Australia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,134 average in late December to a low of $1,112 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,403. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Australia our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Australia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,022, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Australia can easily cost $315 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $630 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.