The average price of a 7-day trip to Mackay Harbour is $1,718 for a solo traveler, $3,086 for a couple, and $5,785 for a family of 4. Mackay Harbour hotels range from $34 to $179 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mackay Airport (MKY) are between $1,004 and $2,048 per person for economy flights and $3,151 to $6,427 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $52 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 Mackay Harbour, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKY and stay in a Mackay Harbour hotel:
- January 22nd to May 6th (except the week of March 26th)
- July 30th to September 23rd
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mackay Harbour is usually mid to late August.
Average Mackay Harbour Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $1,052-$2,589($150-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $573 to $1,679 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $2,732-$5,370($390-$767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,146 to $3,358 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $3,740-$9,084($534-$1,298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,292 to $6,716 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $127 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mackay Harbour
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mackay Harbour? The cheapest trip to Mackay Harbour is about $121 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 $28.
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 Mackay Harbour for a week is $846-$2,849($121-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $573 to $1,679 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $1,524-$4,738($218-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,146 to $3,358 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $3,048-$8,900($435-$1,271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,292 to $6,716 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Mackay Harbour cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mackay Harbour Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mackay Harbour.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $2,520-$9,515($360-$1,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,587 to $4,181 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $4,548-$14,494($650-$2,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,174 to $8,362 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mackay Harbour for a week is $9,096-$26,264($1,299-$3,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,348 to $16,724 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mackay Harbour Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mackay Harbour is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mackay Harbour 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.
Mackay Harbour 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 Mackay Harbour 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 Mackay Harbour.
Flight Costs to Mackay Harbour
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,048 average in late December to a low of $1,004 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,530. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mackay Harbour our data includes 14 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mackay Harbour from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) for an average $2,120 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $142.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mackay Harbour, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,044, so you can easily save about 104% 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 Mackay Harbour can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $445 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.