The average price of a 7-day trip to Launceston is $1,889 for a solo traveler, $3,393 for a couple, and $6,360 for a family of 4. Launceston hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Launceston Airport (LST) are between $996 and $2,024 per person for economy flights and $3,125 to $6,351 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $64 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 Launceston, TS, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LST and stay in a Launceston hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 6th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Launceston is usually late August to early September.
Average Launceston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Launceston for a week is $1,156-$2,829($165-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $551 to $1,781 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Launceston for a week is $2,884-$5,544($412-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $3,562 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Launceston for a week is $3,988-$9,756($570-$1,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $7,124 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Launceston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Launceston? The cheapest trip to Launceston is about $135 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 $44.
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 Launceston for a week is $948-$2,880($135-$411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $551 to $1,781 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Launceston for a week is $1,632-$4,920($233-$703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $3,562 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Launceston for a week is $3,264-$9,420($466-$1,346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $7,124 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Launceston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Launceston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Launceston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Launceston for a week is $2,434-$10,016($348-$1,431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,262 to $4,061 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Launceston for a week is $4,298-$15,064($614-$2,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,524 to $8,122 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Launceston for a week is $8,596-$27,146($1,228-$3,878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,048 to $16,244 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,159 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Launceston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Launceston is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Launceston 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.
Launceston 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 Launceston 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 Launceston.
Flight Costs to Launceston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,024 average in late December to a low of $996 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,427. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Launceston our data includes 21 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Launceston from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,166 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $106.
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 Launceston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,028, so you can easily save about 103% 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 Launceston can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $561 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.