The average price of a 7-day trip to Merrimac is $2,204 for a solo traveler, $3,958 for a couple, and $7,421 for a family of 4. Merrimac hotels range from $47 to $102 per night with an average of $77, 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 $32 to $68 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 Merrimac, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OOL and stay in a Merrimac 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 Merrimac is usually late August to early September.
Average Merrimac Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Merrimac for a week is $1,150-$3,428($164-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,178 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $78 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 Merrimac for a week is $3,044-$6,850($435-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,356 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $78 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 Merrimac for a week is $3,988-$11,852($570-$1,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,712 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Merrimac
How cheap can you make a vacation to Merrimac? The cheapest trip to Merrimac is about $140 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 $39.
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 Merrimac for a week is $980-$2,910($140-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,178 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 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 Merrimac for a week is $1,726-$5,340($247-$763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,356 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 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 Merrimac for a week is $3,320-$10,440($474-$1,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $8,712 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Merrimac cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Merrimac Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Merrimac.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Merrimac for a week is $2,479-$12,574($354-$1,796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,587 to $5,728 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Merrimac for a week is $4,472-$19,352($639-$2,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,174 to $11,456 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Merrimac for a week is $8,944-$35,806($1,278-$5,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,348 to $22,912 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $204 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,449 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Merrimac Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Merrimac is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Merrimac 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.
Merrimac 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac.
Flight Costs to Merrimac
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 Merrimac our data includes 90 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Merrimac 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 Merrimac, 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 Merrimac can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $539 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.