The average price of a 7-day trip to Hamilton Island is $2,230 for a solo traveler, $4,005 for a couple, and $7,508 for a family of 4. Hamilton Island hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $117. Average worldwide flight costs to Emerald Airport (EMD) are between $1,187 and $2,278 per person for economy flights and $3,725 to $7,148 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $102 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 Hamilton Island, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMD and stay in a Hamilton Island hotel:
- January 22nd to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- July 30th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hamilton Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Hamilton Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $1,534-$3,225($219-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $729 to $1,845 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $2,564-$5,784($366-$826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,458 to $3,690 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $5,128-$11,568($733-$1,653 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,916 to $7,380 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Hamilton Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hamilton Island? The cheapest trip to Hamilton Island is about $176 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 $55.
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 Hamilton Island for a week is $1,234-$2,591($176-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $729 to $1,845 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $2,138-$4,786($305-$684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,458 to $3,690 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $4,276-$9,572($611-$1,367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,916 to $7,380 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hamilton Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hamilton Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hamilton Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $3,006-$7,498($429-$1,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,567 to $4,188 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $5,112-$13,184($730-$1,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,134 to $8,376 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hamilton Island for a week is $10,224-$26,368($1,461-$3,767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,268 to $16,752 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Hamilton Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hamilton Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Hamilton Island 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.
Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island 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 Hamilton Island.
Flight Costs to Hamilton Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,278 average in late December to a low of $1,187 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,602. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hamilton Island our data includes 8 originating airports, and 12 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hamilton Island from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $2,377 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $271.
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 Hamilton Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,091, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Hamilton Island can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.