The average price of a 7-day trip to Phillip Island is $2,013 for a solo traveler, $3,615 for a couple, and $6,778 for a family of 4. Phillip Island hotels range from $55 to $164 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) are between $1,003 and $1,872 per person for economy flights and $3,147 to $5,874 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 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 Phillip Island, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a Phillip Island hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Phillip Island is usually late August to early September.
Average Phillip Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Phillip Island for a week is $1,286-$3,052($184-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,685 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Phillip Island for a week is $3,064-$5,608($438-$801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,370 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Phillip Island for a week is $4,316-$10,036($617-$1,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,740 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Phillip Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Phillip Island? The cheapest trip to Phillip Island is about $139 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 $160 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 $46.
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 Phillip Island for a week is $973-$3,052($139-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,685 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Phillip Island for a week is $1,670-$5,024($239-$718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,370 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Phillip Island for a week is $3,340-$9,508($477-$1,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,740 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Phillip Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Phillip Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Phillip Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Phillip Island for a week is $2,247-$16,723($321-$2,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $3,370 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $2,068 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Phillip Island for a week is $3,972-$21,038($567-$3,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $6,740 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $2,068 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Phillip Island for a week is $7,944-$37,114($1,135-$5,302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,576 to $13,480 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,316 to $3,309 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Phillip Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Phillip Island is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Phillip Island 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.
Phillip Island 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 Phillip Island 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 Phillip Island.
Flight Costs to Phillip Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,872 average in late December to a low of $1,003 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,302. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Phillip Island our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Phillip Island from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $9,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hobart (HBA) in Hobart (Australia) at an average of just $96.
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 Phillip Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $868, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Phillip Island can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $619 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.