The average price of a 7-day trip to Mission Beach is $2,467 for a solo traveler, $4,431 for a couple, and $8,306 for a family of 4. Mission Beach hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 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 Mission Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Mission Beach hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mission Beach is usually mid to late August.
Average Mission Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mission Beach for a week is $1,317-$3,870($188-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,209 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mission Beach for a week is $3,418-$7,206($488-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,418 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mission Beach for a week is $4,620-$12,888($660-$1,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,836 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $108 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $237 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mission Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mission Beach? The cheapest trip to Mission Beach is about $152 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 $41.
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 Mission Beach for a week is $1,064-$3,234($152-$462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,209 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 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 Mission Beach for a week is $1,882-$5,688($269-$813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,418 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 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 Mission Beach for a week is $3,764-$10,908($538-$1,558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,836 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Mission Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mission Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mission Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mission Beach for a week is $2,565-$15,440($366-$2,206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,461 to $5,302 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mission Beach for a week is $4,614-$21,904($659-$3,129 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,922 to $10,604 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mission Beach for a week is $9,228-$39,320($1,318-$5,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,844 to $21,208 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $952 to $2,244 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mission Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mission Beach is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mission Beach 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.
Mission Beach 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 Mission Beach 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 Mission Beach.
Flight Costs to Mission Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mission Beach our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mission Beach from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mission Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Mission Beach can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.