The average price of a 7-day trip to Melbourne is $1,768 for a solo traveler, $3,175 for a couple, and $5,953 for a family of 4. Melbourne hotels range from $71 to $324 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Orlando International Airport (MCO) are between $596 and $1,097 per person for economy flights and $1,870 to $3,442 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $130 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 Melbourne, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCO and stay in a Melbourne hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Melbourne is usually mid to late September.
Average Melbourne Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Melbourne for a week is $1,257-$2,852($180-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Melbourne for a week is $2,460-$4,980($351-$711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Melbourne for a week is $4,032-$9,224($576-$1,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $280 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Melbourne
How cheap can you make a vacation to Melbourne? The cheapest trip to Melbourne is about $98 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 $20 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 $57.
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 Melbourne for a week is $683-$1,780($98-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Melbourne for a week is $1,246-$3,134($178-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Melbourne for a week is $2,444-$6,268($349-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Melbourne cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Melbourne Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Melbourne.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Melbourne for a week is $2,534-$10,797($362-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $273 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $875 to $2,274 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Melbourne for a week is $4,102-$14,982($586-$2,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $546 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,750 to $4,548 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Melbourne for a week is $8,204-$27,318($1,172-$3,903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $1,092 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,500 to $9,096 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,763 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Melbourne Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Melbourne is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Melbourne 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.
Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne.
Flight Costs to Melbourne
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,097 average in late December to a low of $596 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $642. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Melbourne our data includes 1,048 originating airports, and 179 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Melbourne from an airport like Chittagong (CGP) in Chittagong (Bangladesh) for an average $9,338 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
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 Melbourne, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $501, so you can easily save about 84% 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 Melbourne can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $809 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.