The average price of a 7-day trip to Kakadu National Park is $2,250 for a solo traveler, $4,041 for a couple, and $7,576 for a family of 4. Kakadu National Park hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Darwin International Airport (DRW) are between $1,143 and $2,208 per person for economy flights and $3,587 to $6,929 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $118 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 Kakadu National Park, NO, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRW and stay in a Kakadu National Park hotel:
- March 12th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kakadu National Park is usually late August to early September.
Average Kakadu National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $1,478-$3,323($211-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,855 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $3,382-$6,710($483-$959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,710 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $4,724-$12,008($675-$1,715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,420 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $122 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kakadu National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kakadu National Park? The cheapest trip to Kakadu National Park is about $168 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 $53.
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 Kakadu National Park for a week is $1,176-$2,791($168-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,855 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $2,034-$4,982($291-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,710 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $4,068-$9,604($581-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,760 to $7,420 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kakadu National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kakadu National Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kakadu National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $3,185-$11,320($455-$1,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $260 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,711 to $4,100 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $5,512-$17,240($787-$2,463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $520 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,422 to $8,200 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kakadu National Park for a week is $11,024-$31,240($1,575-$4,463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $1,040 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,844 to $16,400 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kakadu National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kakadu National Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kakadu National Park 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.
Kakadu National Park 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 Kakadu National Park 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 Kakadu National Park.
Flight Costs to Kakadu National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,208 average in late December to a low of $1,143 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,559. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kakadu National Park our data includes 63 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kakadu National Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $236.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kakadu National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,065, so you can easily save about 93% 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 Kakadu National Park can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $721 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.