The average price of a 7-day trip to Horn Island is $2,103 for a solo traveler, $3,777 for a couple, and $7,081 for a family of 4. Horn Island hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are between $1,023 and $1,861 per person for economy flights and $3,210 to $5,840 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $117 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 Horn Island, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNE and stay in a Horn Island hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 1st and October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Horn Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Horn Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Horn Island for a week is $1,395-$3,142($199-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $566 to $1,675 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Horn Island for a week is $3,218-$6,008($460-$858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,132 to $3,350 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Horn Island for a week is $4,386-$11,272($627-$1,610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,264 to $6,700 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Horn Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Horn Island? The cheapest trip to Horn Island is about $152 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 $100 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 $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 Horn Island for a week is $1,064-$2,738($152-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $566 to $1,675 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Horn Island for a week is $1,798-$4,756($257-$679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,132 to $3,350 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Horn Island for a week is $3,596-$9,152($514-$1,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,264 to $6,700 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Horn Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Horn 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 Horn Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Horn Island for a week is $2,897-$11,446($414-$1,635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $246 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,341 to $3,568 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Horn Island for a week is $4,924-$16,736($703-$2,391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $492 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,682 to $7,136 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Horn Island for a week is $9,848-$30,394($1,407-$4,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $392 to $984 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,364 to $14,272 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $756 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Horn Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Horn Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Horn 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.
Horn 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 Horn 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Horn Island.
Flight Costs to Horn Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,861 average in late December to a low of $1,023 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,280. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Horn Island our data includes 290 originating airports, and 150 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Horn Island from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,166 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $109.
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 Horn Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $838, so you can easily save about 82% 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 Horn Island can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $731 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.