The average price of a 7-day trip to Broken Hill is $1,434 for a solo traveler, $2,575 for a couple, and $4,828 for a family of 4. Broken Hill hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $101. Average worldwide flight costs to Mildura Airport (MQL) are between $492 and $1,020 per person for economy flights and $1,544 to $3,201 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $96 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 Broken Hill, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MQL and stay in a Broken Hill hotel:
- February 5th to March 11th
- April 9th to July 15th (except the weeks of April 23rd, April 30th, May 21st and June 25th)
- August 6th to September 9th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Broken Hill is usually mid August.
Average Broken Hill Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Broken Hill for a week is $1,090-$2,084($156-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $836 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Broken Hill for a week is $1,742-$3,592($249-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $1,672 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Broken Hill for a week is $3,484-$7,184($498-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $3,344 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Broken Hill
How cheap can you make a vacation to Broken Hill? The cheapest trip to Broken Hill is about $112 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $50.
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 Broken Hill for a week is $784-$1,479($112-$211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $836 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Broken Hill for a week is $1,268-$2,616($181-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $1,672 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Broken Hill for a week is $2,536-$5,232($362-$747 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $3,344 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is harder to travel to Broken Hill cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Broken Hill Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Broken Hill.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Broken Hill for a week is $2,199-$5,217($314-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,174 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Broken Hill for a week is $3,624-$8,868($518-$1,267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,348 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Broken Hill for a week is $7,248-$17,736($1,035-$2,534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $8,696 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Broken Hill Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Broken Hill is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Broken Hill due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Broken Hill.
Flight Costs to Broken Hill
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,020 average in late December to a low of $492 in mid August. Median flight price is $293. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Broken Hill our data includes 4 originating airports, and 11 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Broken Hill from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $1,681 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $167.
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 Broken Hill, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $528, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Broken Hill can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $651 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.