The average price of a 7-day trip to Lizard Island is $4,551 for a solo traveler, $8,174 for a couple, and $15,323 for a family of 4. Lizard Island hotels range from $277 to $1,263 per night with an average of $1,263. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $100 to $200 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 Lizard Island, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Lizard Island hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lizard Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Lizard Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lizard Island for a week is $3,505-$6,306($501-$901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $351 to $466 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lizard Island for a week is $4,904-$9,816($701-$1,402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $351 to $466 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lizard Island for a week is $9,808-$19,632($1,401-$2,805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,440 for economy
Lodging: $702 to $932 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Lizard Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lizard Island? The cheapest trip to Lizard Island is about $399 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $227.
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 Lizard Island for a week is $2,796-$5,242($399-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $227 to $277 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lizard Island for a week is $4,230-$8,822($604-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $227 to $277 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lizard Island for a week is $8,460-$17,644($1,209-$2,521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,440 for economy
Lodging: $454 to $554 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lizard Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lizard 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 Lizard Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lizard Island for a week is $6,986-$14,970($998-$2,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $420 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,754 to $4,452 for first class
Lodging: $627 to $1,263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lizard Island for a week is $10,210-$22,362($1,459-$3,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $840 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,508 to $8,904 for first class
Lodging: $627 to $1,263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lizard Island for a week is $20,420-$44,724($2,917-$6,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $840 to $1,680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,016 to $17,808 for first class
Lodging: $1,254 to $2,526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Lizard Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lizard Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lizard Island due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lizard 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 Lizard 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Lizard Island.
Flight Costs to Lizard Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lizard Island our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lizard Island from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lizard Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Lizard Island can easily cost $1570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $105 per person. Private tours can cost $3148 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.