The average price of a 7-day trip to Essendon is $1,775 for a solo traveler, $3,188 for a couple, and $5,976 for a family of 4. Essendon hotels range from $48 to $217 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 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 $29 to $87 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 Essendon, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a Essendon 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 Essendon is usually late August to early September.
Average Essendon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Essendon for a week is $1,113-$2,753($159-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Essendon for a week is $2,772-$5,496($396-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Essendon for a week is $3,624-$9,860($518-$1,409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,440 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Essendon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Essendon? The cheapest trip to Essendon is about $114 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 $20 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 $40.
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 Essendon for a week is $796-$2,222($114-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Essendon for a week is $1,472-$4,084($210-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Essendon for a week is $2,872-$8,024($410-$1,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,440 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Essendon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Essendon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Essendon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Essendon for a week is $2,371-$10,062($339-$1,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,353 to $3,993 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Essendon for a week is $4,172-$15,336($596-$2,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,706 to $7,986 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Essendon for a week is $8,344-$27,798($1,192-$3,971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,412 to $15,972 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Essendon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Essendon is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Essendon 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.
Essendon 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 Essendon 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 Essendon.
Flight Costs to Essendon
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 Essendon our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Essendon 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 Essendon, 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 Essendon can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $541 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.