The average price of a 7-day trip to Federal is $3,085 for a solo traveler, $5,541 for a couple, and $10,387 for a family of 4. Federal hotels range from $99 to $452 per night with an average of $175, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are between $1,298 and $3,138 per person for economy flights and $4,073 to $9,847 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $77 to $125 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 Federal, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNK and stay in a Federal hotel:
- February 19th to March 18th
- April 23rd to June 17th
- July 30th to November 11th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Federal is usually early September.
Average Federal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Federal for a week is $2,006-$4,665($287-$666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,542 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Federal for a week is $4,430-$9,274($633-$1,325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,084 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Federal for a week is $6,428-$15,672($918-$2,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $10,168 for economy
Lodging: $252 to $334 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $238 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Federal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Federal? The cheapest trip to Federal is about $215 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 $88.
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 Federal for a week is $1,505-$3,967($215-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,542 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Federal for a week is $2,482-$7,034($355-$1,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,084 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Federal for a week is $4,916-$13,618($702-$1,945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $10,168 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $198 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Federal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Federal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Federal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Federal for a week is $4,529-$15,744($647-$2,249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $263 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,799 to $7,423 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $452 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Federal for a week is $7,462-$25,008($1,066-$3,573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $526 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,598 to $14,846 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $452 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Federal for a week is $14,924-$46,776($2,132-$6,682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $648 to $1,052 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,196 to $29,692 for first class
Lodging: $532 to $904 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Federal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Federal is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Federal 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.
Federal 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 Federal 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 Federal.
Flight Costs to Federal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,138 average in late December to a low of $1,298 in early September. Median flight price is $1,818. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Federal our data includes 22 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Federal from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,777 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $124.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Federal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,840, so you can easily save about 142% 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 Federal can easily cost $560 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1127 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.