The average price of a 7-day trip to Lord Howe Island is $4,675 for a solo traveler, $8,396 for a couple, and $15,741 for a family of 4. Lord Howe Island hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $900 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) are between $1,056 and $2,102 per person for economy flights and $3,314 to $6,596 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $102 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 Lord Howe Island, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CFS and stay in a Lord Howe Island hotel:
- January 22nd to May 6th (except the weeks of March 19th and April 2nd)
- August 6th to September 16th
- October 15th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lord Howe Island is usually late October to early November.
Average Lord Howe Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $1,396-$8,243($199-$1,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $577 to $1,745 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $788 to $964 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $3,246-$11,416($464-$1,631 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,154 to $3,490 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $788 to $964 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $4,576-$17,936($654-$2,562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,308 to $6,980 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $1,182 to $1,350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lord Howe Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lord Howe Island? The cheapest trip to Lord Howe Island is about $158 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 $940 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 $59.
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 Lord Howe Island for a week is $1,106-$7,855($158-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $577 to $1,745 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $940 to $960 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $1,858-$9,950($265-$1,421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,154 to $3,490 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $940 to $960 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $3,716-$17,020($531-$2,431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,308 to $6,980 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $1,504 to $1,440 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lord Howe Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lord Howe 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 Lord Howe Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $2,696-$16,157($385-$2,308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,235 to $4,153 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $4,498-$21,598($643-$3,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,470 to $8,306 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lord Howe Island for a week is $8,996-$36,764($1,285-$5,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,940 to $16,612 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,316 to $2,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lord Howe Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lord Howe Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lord Howe 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.
Lord Howe 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 Lord Howe 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Lord Howe Island.
Flight Costs to Lord Howe Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,102 average in late December to a low of $1,056 in late October to early November. Median flight price is $1,552. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lord Howe Island our data includes 16 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lord Howe Island from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) for an average $2,069 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $98.
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 Lord Howe Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,047, so you can easily save about 99% 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 Lord Howe Island can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $750 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.