The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Coast is $1,950 for a solo traveler, $3,502 for a couple, and $6,566 for a family of 4. Central Coast hotels range from $49 to $224 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $570 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 $33 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 Central Coast, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYD and stay in a Central Coast 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 Central Coast is usually mid to late August.
Average Central Coast Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Coast for a week is $1,223-$2,901($175-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,647 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Coast for a week is $3,088-$5,676($441-$811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,294 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Coast for a week is $4,124-$9,834($589-$1,405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,588 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Coast
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Coast? The cheapest trip to Central Coast is about $143 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 $78 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 Central Coast for a week is $999-$2,494($143-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,647 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Coast for a week is $1,740-$4,400($249-$629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,294 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Coast for a week is $3,480-$8,566($497-$1,224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,588 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Central Coast cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Coast Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Coast.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Coast for a week is $2,433-$13,172($348-$1,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,386 to $4,842 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Coast for a week is $4,260-$19,162($609-$2,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,772 to $9,684 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Coast for a week is $8,520-$35,450($1,217-$5,064 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,544 to $19,368 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $912 to $1,915 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Coast Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Coast is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Coast 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.
Central Coast 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 Central Coast 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 Central Coast.
Flight Costs to Central Coast
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 Central Coast our data includes 347 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Coast 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 Central Coast, 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 Central Coast can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $558 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.