The average price of a 7-day trip to North Mackay is $1,842 for a solo traveler, $3,308 for a couple, and $6,202 for a family of 4. North Mackay hotels range from $38 to $175 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mackay Airport (MKY) are between $1,004 and $2,048 per person for economy flights and $3,151 to $6,427 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $59 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 North Mackay, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKY and stay in a North Mackay hotel:
- January 22nd to May 6th (except the week of March 26th)
- July 30th to September 23rd
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in North Mackay is usually mid to late August.
Average North Mackay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit North Mackay for a week is $1,000-$2,820($143-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $573 to $1,843 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit North Mackay for a week is $2,610-$5,486($373-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,146 to $3,686 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit North Mackay for a week is $3,496-$9,924($499-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,292 to $7,372 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to North Mackay
How cheap can you make a vacation to North Mackay? The cheapest trip to North Mackay is about $123 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $31.
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 North Mackay for a week is $864-$2,886($123-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $573 to $1,843 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit North Mackay for a week is $1,542-$4,932($220-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,146 to $3,686 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit North Mackay for a week is $3,084-$9,360($441-$1,337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,292 to $7,372 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to North Mackay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury North Mackay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in North Mackay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit North Mackay for a week is $2,054-$10,829($293-$1,547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,238 to $4,921 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit North Mackay for a week is $3,628-$16,618($518-$2,374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,476 to $9,842 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $175 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit North Mackay for a week is $7,256-$30,716($1,037-$4,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,952 to $19,684 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $350 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
North Mackay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in North Mackay is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in North Mackay 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.
North Mackay 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 North Mackay 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in North Mackay.
Flight Costs to North Mackay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,048 average in late December to a low of $1,004 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,530. These prices are based on millions of flights. For North Mackay our data includes 14 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to North Mackay from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) for an average $2,120 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $142.
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 North Mackay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,044, so you can easily save about 104% 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 North Mackay can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $437 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.