The average price of a 7-day trip to Carlton is $1,789 for a solo traveler, $3,213 for a couple, and $6,024 for a family of 4. Carlton hotels range from $38 to $142 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) are between $1,003 and $1,872 per person for economy flights and $3,147 to $5,874 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $78 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 Carlton, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a Carlton hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carlton is usually late August to early September.
Average Carlton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carlton for a week is $1,082-$2,704($155-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carlton for a week is $2,776-$5,496($397-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carlton for a week is $3,740-$9,232($534-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $5,992 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carlton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carlton? The cheapest trip to Carlton is about $125 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 $40 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 $34.
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 Carlton for a week is $873-$2,103($125-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carlton for a week is $1,542-$3,846($220-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carlton for a week is $3,036-$7,512($434-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $5,992 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Carlton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carlton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carlton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carlton for a week is $2,467-$9,463($352-$1,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $3,835 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $142 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carlton for a week is $4,418-$14,390($631-$2,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $7,670 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $142 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carlton for a week is $8,836-$26,056($1,262-$3,722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,096 to $15,340 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $284 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carlton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carlton is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carlton 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.
Carlton 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 Carlton 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 Carlton.
Flight Costs to Carlton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,872 average in late December to a low of $1,003 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,302. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carlton our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carlton from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $9,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hobart (HBA) in Hobart (Australia) at an average of just $96.
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 Carlton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $868, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Carlton can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $520 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.