The average price of a 7-day trip to Cairns and Northern Beaches is $2,488 for a solo traveler, $4,468 for a couple, and $8,377 for a family of 4. Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels range from $58 to $266 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $98 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 Cairns and Northern Beaches, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Cairns and Northern Beaches hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cairns and Northern Beaches is usually mid to late August.
Average Cairns and Northern Beaches Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $1,451-$3,835($207-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,159 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $3,566-$7,326($509-$1,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,318 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $4,916-$12,964($702-$1,852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,636 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $264 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cairns and Northern Beaches
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cairns and Northern Beaches? The cheapest trip to Cairns and Northern Beaches is about $163 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 $85 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 $48.
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 Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $1,141-$3,097($163-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,159 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $1,994-$5,564($285-$795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,318 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $3,988-$10,750($570-$1,536 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,636 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $119 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Cairns and Northern Beaches cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cairns and Northern Beaches Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cairns and Northern Beaches.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $3,169-$14,249($453-$2,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,789 to $6,347 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $5,546-$21,898($792-$3,128 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,578 to $12,694 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cairns and Northern Beaches for a week is $11,092-$40,496($1,585-$5,785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,156 to $25,388 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $532 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $770 to $1,650 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cairns and Northern Beaches Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cairns and Northern Beaches is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cairns and Northern Beaches 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.
Cairns and Northern Beaches 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 Cairns and Northern Beaches 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 Cairns and Northern Beaches.
Flight Costs to Cairns and Northern Beaches
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cairns and Northern Beaches our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cairns and Northern Beaches from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cairns and Northern Beaches, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Cairns and Northern Beaches can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $664 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.