The average price of a 7-day trip to Blue Mountains is $2,260 for a solo traveler, $4,059 for a couple, and $7,609 for a family of 4. Blue Mountains hotels range from $85 to $387 per night with an average of $150, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sydney International Airport (SYD) are between $1,121 and $1,938 per person for economy flights and $3,518 to $6,081 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $149 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 Blue Mountains, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYD and stay in a Blue Mountains hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Blue Mountains is usually mid to late August.
Average Blue Mountains Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $1,672-$3,568($239-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,667 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $3,824-$6,820($546-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,334 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $5,266-$12,556($752-$1,794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,668 for economy
Lodging: $216 to $286 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $127 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Blue Mountains
How cheap can you make a vacation to Blue Mountains? The cheapest trip to Blue Mountains is about $136 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 $71.
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 Blue Mountains for a week is $952-$2,625($136-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,667 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $85 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 Blue Mountains for a week is $1,784-$4,740($255-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,334 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $85 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 Blue Mountains for a week is $3,508-$9,480($501-$1,354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,668 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Blue Mountains cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Blue Mountains Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Blue Mountains.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $3,415-$11,609($488-$1,658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $133 to $298 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,451 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $387 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $5,678-$17,146($811-$2,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $266 to $596 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,664 to $6,902 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $387 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Blue Mountains for a week is $11,356-$31,256($1,622-$4,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $532 to $1,192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,328 to $13,804 for first class
Lodging: $384 to $774 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,518 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Blue Mountains Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Blue Mountains is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Blue Mountains 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.
Blue Mountains 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 Blue Mountains 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 Blue Mountains.
Flight Costs to Blue Mountains
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,938 average in late December to a low of $1,121 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,294. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Blue Mountains our data includes 347 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Blue Mountains from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,500 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gold Coast (OOL) in Gold Coast (Australia) at an average of just $94.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Blue Mountains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $816, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Blue Mountains can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $966 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.