The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Territory is $1,838 for a solo traveler, $3,107 for a couple, and $1,444 for a family of 4. Northern Territory hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Northern Territory (from all airports) are between $1,080 and $2,011 per person for economy flights and $3,391 to $6,315 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $89 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 Territory
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Northern Territory and stay in a Northern Territory hotel:
- March 12th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Territory is usually late August to early September.
Average Northern Territory Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northern Territory for a week is $1,371-$3,029($196-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $663 to $1,710 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Territory for a week is $2,327-$5,362($332-$766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,325 to $3,420 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Territory for a week is $4,661-$10,424($666-$1,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,651 to $6,840 for economy
Lodging: $139 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northern Territory
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Territory? The cheapest trip to Northern Territory is about $157 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 $60 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 Northern Territory for a week is $1,099-$2,983($157-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $663 to $1,710 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Territory for a week is $1,908-$4,987($273-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $85 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,325 to $3,420 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Territory for a week is $3,811-$9,507($544-$1,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $171 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,651 to $6,840 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $245 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Northern Territory cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northern Territory 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 Territory.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Territory for a week is $2,899-$10,648($414-$1,521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,591 to $4,296 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $851 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Territory for a week is $5,079-$16,190($726-$2,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,183 to $8,592 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $851 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Territory for a week is $10,158-$29,836($1,451-$4,262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,366 to $17,184 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $499 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $634 to $1,278 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northern Territory Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northern Territory is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Territory 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 Territory 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 Territory 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 Territory.
Flight Costs to Northern Territory
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,011 average in late December to a low of $1,080 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,269. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Territory 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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northern Territory, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $931, so you can easily save about 86% 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 Territory can easily cost $322 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $643 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.