The average price of a 7-day trip to New South Wales is $1,834 for a solo traveler, $3,145 for a couple, and $1,746 for a family of 4. New South Wales hotels range from $55 to $243 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New South Wales (from all airports) are between $1,063 and $2,056 per person for economy flights and $3,338 to $6,456 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $86 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 New South Wales
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to New South Wales and stay in a New South Wales hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New South Wales is usually mid August.
Average New South Wales Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New South Wales for a week is $1,290-$3,265($184-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $1,745 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New South Wales for a week is $2,173-$5,620($310-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $173 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,177 to $3,491 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New South Wales for a week is $4,346-$10,776($621-$1,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $345 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,354 to $6,981 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $169 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $188 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New South Wales
How cheap can you make a vacation to New South Wales? The cheapest trip to New South Wales is about $145 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 $47.
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 New South Wales for a week is $1,017-$2,915($145-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $1,745 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $116 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New South Wales for a week is $1,753-$4,955($250-$708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,177 to $3,491 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $116 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New South Wales for a week is $3,506-$9,471($501-$1,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,354 to $6,981 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $111 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $219 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to New South Wales cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New South Wales Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New South Wales.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New South Wales for a week is $2,751-$12,261($393-$1,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,479 to $4,371 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $556 to $1,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New South Wales for a week is $4,818-$17,844($688-$2,549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $347 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,958 to $8,743 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $556 to $1,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New South Wales for a week is $9,630-$32,333($1,376-$4,619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $335 to $694 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,917 to $17,485 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $487 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $833 to $1,665 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New South Wales Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New South Wales is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New South Wales 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.
New South Wales 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 New South Wales 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 New South Wales.
Flight Costs to New South Wales
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,056 average in late December to a low of $1,063 in mid August. Median flight price is $1,310. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New South Wales our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 New South Wales, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $993, so you can easily save about 93% 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 New South Wales can easily cost $315 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $630 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.