The average price of a 7-day trip to Daydream Island is $2,322 for a solo traveler, $4,170 for a couple, and $7,818 for a family of 4. Daydream Island hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $117. Average worldwide flight costs to Emerald Airport (EMD) are between $1,187 and $2,278 per person for economy flights and $3,725 to $7,148 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $100 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 Daydream Island, QL, AU

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMD and stay in a Daydream Island hotel:

  • January 22nd to March 25th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • July 30th to September 30th
  • October 22nd to December 2nd

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Daydream Island is usually mid to late August.

 

Average Daydream Island Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Daydream Island for a week is $1,520-$3,416($217-$488 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $729 to $2,050 for economy

Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Daydream Island for a week is $2,536-$6,166($362-$881 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,458 to $4,100 for economy

Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Daydream Island for a week is $5,072-$12,332($725-$1,762 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,916 to $8,200 for economy

Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

Traveling Cheap to Daydream Island

How cheap can you make a vacation to Daydream Island? The cheapest trip to Daydream Island is about $175 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $54.

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 Daydream Island for a week is $1,228-$2,796($175-$399 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $729 to $2,050 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Daydream Island for a week is $2,132-$5,196($305-$742 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,458 to $4,100 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Daydream Island for a week is $4,264-$10,392($609-$1,485 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,916 to $8,200 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Daydream Island cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Daydream Island Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Daydream Island.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Daydream Island for a week is $3,058-$9,157($437-$1,308 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,640 to $5,945 for first class

Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Daydream Island for a week is $5,216-$16,502($745-$2,357 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,280 to $11,890 for first class

Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Daydream Island for a week is $10,432-$33,004($1,490-$4,715 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,560 to $23,780 for first class

Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

 

Daydream Island Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Daydream Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Daydream Island due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Daydream Island 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Daydream Island 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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Percent of rentals

We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Daydream Island.

 

Flight Costs to Daydream Island

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,278 average in late December to a low of $1,187 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,602. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Daydream Island our data includes 8 originating airports, and 12 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Daydream Island from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $2,377 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $271.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Daydream Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,091, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Daydream Island can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.

 

 

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