The average price of a 7-day trip to Docklands is $1,843 for a solo traveler, $3,310 for a couple, and $6,205 for a family of 4. Docklands hotels range from $38 to $146 per night with an average of $81, 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 $39 to $82 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 Docklands, VC, AU

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a Docklands 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 Docklands is usually late August to early September.

 

Average Docklands Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Docklands for a week is $1,135-$2,825($162-$404 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $550 to $1,591 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $76 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 Docklands for a week is $2,864-$5,552($409-$793 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,100 to $3,182 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $76 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 Docklands for a week is $3,916-$9,584($559-$1,369 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,200 to $6,364 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $126 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Docklands

How cheap can you make a vacation to Docklands? The cheapest trip to Docklands is about $123 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 $32.

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 Docklands for a week is $861-$2,196($123-$314 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $550 to $1,591 for economy

Lodging: $32 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 Docklands for a week is $1,530-$4,032($219-$576 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,100 to $3,182 for economy

Lodging: $32 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 Docklands for a week is $3,036-$7,884($434-$1,126 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,200 to $6,364 for economy

Lodging: $64 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 Docklands cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Docklands Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Docklands for a week is $2,268-$10,362($324-$1,480 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,194 to $4,678 for first class

Lodging: $88 to $146 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 Docklands for a week is $4,008-$16,188($573-$2,313 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,388 to $9,356 for first class

Lodging: $88 to $146 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 Docklands for a week is $8,016-$30,108($1,145-$4,301 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,776 to $18,712 for first class

Lodging: $176 to $292 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $588 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Docklands Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Docklands is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Docklands 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.

Docklands 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 Docklands 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

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Docklands.

 

Flight Costs to Docklands

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 Docklands our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Docklands 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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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 Docklands, 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 Docklands can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $518 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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