The average price of a 7-day trip to Mermaid Waters is $2,280 for a solo traveler, $4,095 for a couple, and $7,677 for a family of 4. Mermaid Waters hotels range from $57 to $153 per night with an average of $119, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are between $1,145 and $2,562 per person for economy flights and $3,593 to $8,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 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 Mermaid Waters, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OOL and stay in a Mermaid Waters hotel:
- February 5th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mermaid Waters is usually late August to early September.
Average Mermaid Waters Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $1,260-$3,538($180-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $3,210-$7,326($459-$1,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $4,320-$12,340($617-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,200 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mermaid Waters
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mermaid Waters? The cheapest trip to Mermaid Waters 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 $40 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 Mermaid Waters for a week is $1,021-$2,852($146-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $1,802-$5,224($257-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $3,508-$10,172($501-$1,453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,200 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mermaid Waters cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mermaid Waters Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mermaid Waters.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $2,671-$12,266($382-$1,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,327 to $5,248 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $4,502-$19,012($643-$2,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,654 to $10,496 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $153 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mermaid Waters for a week is $9,004-$35,264($1,286-$5,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,308 to $20,992 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $306 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,380 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mermaid Waters Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mermaid Waters is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mermaid Waters 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.
Mermaid Waters 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 Mermaid Waters 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 Mermaid Waters.
Flight Costs to Mermaid Waters
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,562 average in late December to a low of $1,145 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mermaid Waters our data includes 90 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mermaid Waters from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,747 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $94.
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 Mermaid Waters, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,417, so you can easily save about 124% 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 Mermaid Waters can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $683 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.