The average price of a 7-day trip to Noosa Heads is $2,647 for a solo traveler, $4,754 for a couple, and $8,912 for a family of 4. Noosa Heads hotels range from $51 to $168 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are between $1,351 and $2,961 per person for economy flights and $4,239 to $9,292 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $82 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 Noosa Heads, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCY and stay in a Noosa Heads hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th (except the weeks of March 12th and April 2nd)
- July 30th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Noosa Heads is usually late August to early September.
Average Noosa Heads Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $1,479-$4,117($211-$588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,487 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $3,820-$8,126($546-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,974 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $5,220-$13,936($746-$1,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,948 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $282 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Noosa Heads
How cheap can you make a vacation to Noosa Heads? The cheapest trip to Noosa Heads is about $168 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 $80 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 $45.
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 Noosa Heads for a week is $1,177-$3,416($168-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,487 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $2,084-$6,232($298-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,974 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $4,168-$12,164($595-$1,738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,948 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Noosa Heads cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Noosa Heads Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Noosa Heads.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $3,285-$14,769($469-$2,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,567 to $7,013 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $5,664-$22,986($809-$3,284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,134 to $14,026 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Noosa Heads for a week is $11,328-$42,696($1,618-$6,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,268 to $28,052 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $336 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Noosa Heads Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Noosa Heads is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Noosa Heads 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.
Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads.
Flight Costs to Noosa Heads
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,961 average in late December to a low of $1,351 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,715. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Noosa Heads our data includes 67 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Noosa Heads from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,068 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $140.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Noosa Heads, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,610, so you can easily save about 119% 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 Noosa Heads can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $704 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.