The average price of a 7-day trip to Cape Tribulation is $2,366 for a solo traveler, $4,249 for a couple, and $7,966 for a family of 4. Cape Tribulation hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $660 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 $46 to $92 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 Cape Tribulation, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Cape Tribulation 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 Cape Tribulation is usually mid to late August.
Average Cape Tribulation Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $1,339-$3,634($191-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,060 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $3,468-$7,182($495-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,120 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $4,720-$12,214($674-$1,745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,240 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $233 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cape Tribulation
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cape Tribulation? The cheapest trip to Cape Tribulation is about $157 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $43.
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 Cape Tribulation for a week is $1,097-$3,240($157-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,060 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $1,936-$5,580($277-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,120 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $3,872-$10,620($553-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,240 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Cape Tribulation cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cape Tribulation Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cape Tribulation.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $3,001-$14,570($429-$2,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $4,903 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $5,288-$20,824($755-$2,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $9,806 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cape Tribulation for a week is $10,576-$38,324($1,511-$5,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,824 to $19,612 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,056 to $2,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cape Tribulation Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cape Tribulation is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cape Tribulation 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.
Cape Tribulation 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.
Key
Prices are based on Cape Tribulation 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.
Key
There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Cape Tribulation.
Flight Costs to Cape Tribulation
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 Cape Tribulation our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cape Tribulation 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
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Cape Tribulation, 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 Cape Tribulation can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $596 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.