The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Cathie is $2,277 for a solo traveler, $4,089 for a couple, and $7,667 for a family of 4. Lake Cathie hotels range from $56 to $254 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) are between $1,144 and $2,423 per person for economy flights and $3,590 to $7,603 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $84 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 Lake Cathie, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PQQ and stay in a Lake Cathie hotel:
- January 29th to March 18th
- April 9th to May 6th
- July 30th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Cathie is usually mid August.
Average Lake Cathie Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $1,262-$3,476($180-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $661 to $2,084 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $3,148-$6,826($450-$975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,322 to $4,168 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $4,364-$11,972($623-$1,710 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,644 to $8,336 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Cathie
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Cathie? The cheapest trip to Lake Cathie is about $154 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 $192 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 $45.
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 Lake Cathie for a week is $1,078-$3,710($154-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $661 to $2,084 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $1,886-$6,088($269-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,322 to $4,168 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $3,772-$11,642($539-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,644 to $8,336 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $269 to $355 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lake Cathie cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Cathie Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Cathie.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $2,822-$13,481($403-$1,926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,487 to $5,356 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $4,876-$19,894($697-$2,842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,974 to $10,712 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Cathie for a week is $9,752-$36,254($1,393-$5,179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,948 to $21,424 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $508 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,767 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Cathie Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Cathie is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Cathie 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.
Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lake Cathie.
Flight Costs to Lake Cathie
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,423 average in late December to a low of $1,144 in mid August. Median flight price is $1,667. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Cathie our data includes 10 originating airports, and 15 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Cathie from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,380 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $178.
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 Lake Cathie, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,279, so you can easily save about 112% 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 Lake Cathie can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $633 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.