The average price of a 7-day trip to High Country is $2,293 for a solo traveler, $4,118 for a couple, and $7,721 for a family of 4. High Country hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albury Airport (ABX) are between $1,214 and $2,519 per person for economy flights and $3,810 to $7,905 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $108 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 High Country, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ABX and stay in a High Country hotel:
- January 29th to March 18th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in High Country is usually late August to early September.
Average High Country Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit High Country for a week is $1,461-$3,401($209-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,015 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit High Country for a week is $3,484-$7,180($498-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,030 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit High Country for a week is $4,746-$12,332($678-$1,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,060 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to High Country
How cheap can you make a vacation to High Country? The cheapest trip to High Country is about $169 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 $80 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 $54.
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 High Country for a week is $1,184-$3,064($169-$438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,015 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit High Country for a week is $2,044-$5,408($292-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,030 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit High Country for a week is $4,088-$10,456($584-$1,494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,060 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to High Country cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury High Country Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in High Country.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit High Country for a week is $2,847-$12,338($407-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,419 to $5,380 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit High Country for a week is $4,854-$19,384($693-$2,769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,838 to $10,760 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit High Country for a week is $9,708-$36,122($1,387-$5,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,676 to $21,520 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
High Country Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in High Country is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in High Country 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.
High Country 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 High Country 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 High Country.
Flight Costs to High Country
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,519 average in late December to a low of $1,214 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,668. These prices are based on millions of flights. For High Country our data includes 18 originating airports, and 19 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to High Country from an airport like Salta (SLA) in Salta (Argentina) for an average $2,356 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $184.
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 High Country, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,305, so you can easily save about 108% 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 High Country can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.