The average price of a 7-day trip to McLaren Vale is $2,060 for a solo traveler, $3,700 for a couple, and $6,936 for a family of 4. McLaren Vale hotels range from $61 to $277 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are between $1,040 and $2,051 per person for economy flights and $3,264 to $6,436 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $83 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 McLaren Vale, SA, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADL and stay in a McLaren Vale hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in McLaren Vale is usually late August to early September.
Average McLaren Vale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $1,384-$3,099($198-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,702 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $3,256-$6,080($465-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,404 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $4,612-$10,356($659-$1,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,808 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to McLaren Vale
How cheap can you make a vacation to McLaren Vale? The cheapest trip to McLaren Vale is about $146 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $49.
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 McLaren Vale for a week is $1,020-$2,804($146-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $565 to $1,702 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $1,746-$4,828($249-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $3,404 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $3,492-$9,344($499-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $6,808 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to McLaren Vale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury McLaren Vale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in McLaren Vale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $2,678-$11,012($383-$1,573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,226 to $3,659 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $4,618-$15,952($660-$2,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,452 to $7,318 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit McLaren Vale for a week is $9,236-$28,868($1,319-$4,124 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,904 to $14,636 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,518 per night for a preferred vacation rental
McLaren Vale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in McLaren Vale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in McLaren Vale 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.
McLaren Vale 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 McLaren Vale 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 McLaren Vale.
Flight Costs to McLaren Vale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,051 average in mid December to a low of $1,040 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,452. These prices are based on millions of flights. For McLaren Vale our data includes 110 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to McLaren Vale from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,046 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) at an average of just $90.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In McLaren Vale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,011, so you can easily save about 97% 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 McLaren Vale can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $691 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.