The average price of a 7-day trip to Darwin River is $2,044 for a solo traveler, $3,671 for a couple, and $6,882 for a family of 4. Darwin River hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 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 $45 to $73 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 River, NO, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRW and stay in a Darwin River 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 River is usually late August to early September.
Average Darwin River Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Darwin River for a week is $1,401-$2,982($200-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,943 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Darwin River for a week is $3,312-$5,966($473-$852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,886 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Darwin River for a week is $4,626-$10,872($661-$1,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,772 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Darwin River
How cheap can you make a vacation to Darwin River? The cheapest trip to Darwin River is about $158 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 $46.
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 River for a week is $1,106-$3,183($158-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,943 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Darwin River for a week is $1,936-$5,406($277-$772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,886 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Darwin River for a week is $3,872-$10,236($553-$1,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,772 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Darwin River cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Darwin River 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 River.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Darwin River for a week is $3,230-$12,869($461-$1,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,829 to $5,712 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Darwin River for a week is $5,752-$19,498($822-$2,785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,658 to $11,424 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Darwin River for a week is $11,504-$35,876($1,643-$5,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,316 to $22,848 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Darwin River Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Darwin River is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Darwin River 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 River 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 River 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 River.
Flight Costs to Darwin River
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 River our data includes 63 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Darwin River 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 River, 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 River can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $594 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.