The average price of a 7-day trip to Heron Island is $1,932 for a solo traveler, $3,470 for a couple, and $6,505 for a family of 4. Heron Island hotels range from $44 to $202 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) are between $1,168 and $2,134 per person for economy flights and $3,665 to $6,696 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $60 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 Heron Island, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISA and stay in a Heron Island hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Heron Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Heron Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Heron Island for a week is $1,178-$2,851($168-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,921 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Heron Island for a week is $3,074-$5,618($439-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,842 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Heron Island for a week is $3,992-$10,384($570-$1,483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $7,684 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Heron Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Heron Island? The cheapest trip to Heron Island is about $145 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 $37.
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 Heron Island for a week is $1,012-$3,119($145-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,921 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Heron Island for a week is $1,802-$5,278($257-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,842 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Heron Island for a week is $3,604-$9,980($515-$1,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $7,684 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Heron Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Heron 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 Heron Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Heron Island for a week is $2,892-$10,103($413-$1,443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,812 to $5,609 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Heron Island for a week is $5,166-$16,510($738-$2,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,624 to $11,218 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Heron Island for a week is $10,332-$31,544($1,476-$4,506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,248 to $22,436 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $404 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Heron Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Heron Island is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Heron Island 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.
Heron 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 Heron 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Heron Island.
Flight Costs to Heron Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,134 average in late December to a low of $1,168 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,413. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Heron Island our data includes 12 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Heron Island from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,494 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Julia Creek (JCK) in Julia Creek (Australia) at an average of just $173.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Heron Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $966, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Heron Island can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $503 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.