The average price of a 7-day trip to Emerald is $2,217 for a solo traveler, $3,982 for a couple, and $7,465 for a family of 4. Emerald hotels range from $72 to $328 per night with an average of $141, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $460 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 $53 to $122 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 Emerald, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a Emerald 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 Emerald is usually late August to early September.
Average Emerald Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Emerald for a week is $1,395-$3,347($199-$478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,629 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Emerald for a week is $3,222-$6,316($460-$902 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,258 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Emerald for a week is $4,350-$11,660($621-$1,666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,516 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $111 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Emerald
How cheap can you make a vacation to Emerald? The cheapest trip to Emerald is about $155 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $58.
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 Emerald for a week is $1,087-$2,727($155-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,629 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Emerald for a week is $1,826-$4,734($261-$676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,258 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Emerald for a week is $3,652-$9,180($522-$1,311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,516 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Emerald cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Emerald Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Emerald.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Emerald for a week is $3,214-$10,933($459-$1,562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $268 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,507 to $4,089 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Emerald for a week is $5,540-$16,898($791-$2,414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $536 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,014 to $8,178 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Emerald for a week is $11,080-$31,810($1,583-$4,544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $468 to $1,072 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,028 to $16,356 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,325 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Emerald Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Emerald is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Emerald 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.
Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald.
Flight Costs to Emerald
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 Emerald our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Emerald 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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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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Emerald, 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 Emerald can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $817 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.