The average price of a 7-day trip to Darwin is $2,003 for a solo traveler, $3,597 for a couple, and $6,744 for a family of 4. Darwin hotels range from $34 to $147 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Darwin International Airport (DRW) are between $1,143 and $2,208 per person for economy flights and $3,587 to $6,929 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $63 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 Darwin, NO, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRW and stay in a Darwin hotel:
- March 12th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Darwin is usually late August to early September.
Average Darwin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Darwin for a week is $1,130-$3,036($161-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,965 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Darwin for a week is $2,908-$5,928($415-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,930 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Darwin for a week is $4,004-$10,632($572-$1,519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,860 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Darwin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Darwin? The cheapest trip to Darwin is about $139 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 $100 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 $28.
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 Darwin for a week is $970-$2,909($139-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,965 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Darwin for a week is $1,772-$5,098($253-$728 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,930 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Darwin for a week is $3,544-$9,908($506-$1,415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,860 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Darwin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Darwin Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Darwin.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Darwin for a week is $2,750-$12,037($393-$1,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,849 to $4,382 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Darwin for a week is $4,942-$17,210($706-$2,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,698 to $8,764 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $147 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Darwin for a week is $9,884-$31,672($1,412-$4,525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,396 to $17,528 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $294 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,830 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Darwin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Darwin is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Darwin 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.
Darwin 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 Darwin 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Darwin.
Flight Costs to Darwin
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,208 average in late December to a low of $1,143 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,559. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Darwin our data includes 63 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Darwin from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $236.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Darwin, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,065, so you can easily save about 93% 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 Darwin can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $483 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.