The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Rivers is $2,476 for a solo traveler, $4,447 for a couple, and $8,337 for a family of 4. Northern Rivers hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are between $1,298 and $3,138 per person for economy flights and $4,073 to $9,847 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $71 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 Northern Rivers, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNK and stay in a Northern Rivers hotel:
- February 19th to March 18th
- April 23rd to June 17th
- July 30th to November 11th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Rivers is usually early September.
Average Northern Rivers Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $1,340-$3,838($191-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,699 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $3,470-$7,912($496-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,398 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $4,592-$13,750($656-$1,964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $10,796 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $161 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northern Rivers
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Rivers? The cheapest trip to Northern Rivers is about $159 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 $127 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 Northern Rivers for a week is $1,114-$3,907($159-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,699 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $1,958-$6,872($280-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,398 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $3,916-$13,366($559-$1,909 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $10,796 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $251 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Northern Rivers cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northern Rivers Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northern Rivers.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $3,181-$14,218($454-$2,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,076 to $7,584 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $5,726-$22,796($818-$3,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,152 to $15,168 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Rivers for a week is $11,452-$42,208($1,636-$6,030 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,304 to $30,336 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,316 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northern Rivers Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northern Rivers is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Rivers 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.
Northern Rivers 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 Northern Rivers 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 Northern Rivers.
Flight Costs to Northern Rivers
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,138 average in late December to a low of $1,298 in early September. Median flight price is $1,818. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Rivers our data includes 22 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern Rivers from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,777 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $124.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northern Rivers, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,840, so you can easily save about 142% 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 Northern Rivers can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $575 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.