The average price of a 7-day trip to Glass House Mountains is $2,534 for a solo traveler, $4,551 for a couple, and $8,532 for a family of 4. Glass House Mountains hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are between $1,351 and $2,961 per person for economy flights and $4,239 to $9,292 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $109 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 Glass House Mountains, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCY and stay in a Glass House Mountains hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th (except the weeks of March 12th and April 2nd)
- July 30th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Glass House Mountains is usually late August to early September.
Average Glass House Mountains Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $1,511-$3,928($216-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,487 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $3,782-$8,126($540-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,974 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $5,138-$14,128($734-$2,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,948 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $149 to $170 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Glass House Mountains
How cheap can you make a vacation to Glass House Mountains? The cheapest trip to Glass House Mountains is about $163 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 $53.
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 Glass House Mountains for a week is $1,140-$3,282($163-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,487 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $2,040-$6,084($291-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,974 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $3,960-$11,916($566-$1,702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,948 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Glass House Mountains cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Glass House Mountains Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Glass House Mountains.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Glass House Mountains for a week is $2,988-$13,455($427-$1,922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,582 to $7,038 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 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 Glass House Mountains for a week is $5,172-$21,942($739-$3,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,164 to $14,076 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 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 Glass House Mountains for a week is $10,344-$41,898($1,478-$5,985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,328 to $28,152 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,325 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Glass House Mountains Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Glass House Mountains is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Glass House Mountains 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.
Glass House Mountains 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 Glass House Mountains 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 Glass House Mountains.
Flight Costs to Glass House Mountains
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,961 average in late December to a low of $1,351 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,715. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Glass House Mountains our data includes 67 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Glass House Mountains from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,068 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $140.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Glass House Mountains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,610, so you can easily save about 119% 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 Glass House Mountains can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $673 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.