The average price of a 7-day trip to Glen Helen is $2,212 for a solo traveler, $3,973 for a couple, and $7,448 for a family of 4. Glen Helen hotels range from $70 to $321 per night with an average of $125. Average worldwide flight costs to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) are between $1,041 and $1,806 per person for economy flights and $3,267 to $5,667 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $131 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 Glen Helen, NO, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ASP and stay in a Glen Helen hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to September 23rd
- October 22nd to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Glen Helen is usually late August to early September.
Average Glen Helen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Glen Helen for a week is $1,575-$3,166($225-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $691 to $1,499 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Glen Helen for a week is $2,616-$5,582($374-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $2,998 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Glen Helen for a week is $5,232-$11,164($747-$1,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $5,996 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Glen Helen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Glen Helen? The cheapest trip to Glen Helen is about $180 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $63.
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 Glen Helen for a week is $1,258-$2,290($180-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $691 to $1,499 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Glen Helen for a week is $2,138-$4,160($305-$594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $2,998 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Glen Helen for a week is $4,276-$8,320($611-$1,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $5,996 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Glen Helen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Glen Helen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Glen Helen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Glen Helen for a week is $3,762-$7,670($537-$1,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,073 to $4,092 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Glen Helen for a week is $6,570-$13,414($939-$1,916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,146 to $8,184 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Glen Helen for a week is $13,140-$26,828($1,877-$3,833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,292 to $16,368 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $642 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Glen Helen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Glen Helen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Glen Helen due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Glen Helen 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 Glen Helen 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Glen Helen.
Flight Costs to Glen Helen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,806 average in late December to a low of $1,041 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $650. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Glen Helen our data includes 17 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Glen Helen from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,447 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Adelaide International (ADL) in Adelaide (Australia) at an average of just $341.
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 Glen Helen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $765, so you can easily save about 74% 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 Glen Helen can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $800 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.