The average price of a 7-day trip to Port Augusta is $2,139 for a solo traveler, $3,842 for a couple, and $7,202 for a family of 4. Port Augusta hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $117. Average worldwide flight costs to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) are between $1,168 and $2,134 per person for economy flights and $3,665 to $6,696 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $100 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 Port Augusta, SA, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISA and stay in a Port Augusta hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Port Augusta is usually mid to late August.
Average Port Augusta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Port Augusta for a week is $1,532-$3,095($219-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Port Augusta for a week is $2,560-$5,524($366-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Port Augusta for a week is $5,120-$11,048($731-$1,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Port Augusta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Port Augusta? The cheapest trip to Port Augusta is about $169 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
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 Port Augusta for a week is $1,182-$2,475($169-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Port Augusta for a week is $2,028-$4,554($290-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Port Augusta for a week is $4,056-$9,108($579-$1,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Port Augusta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Port Augusta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Port Augusta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Port Augusta for a week is $3,509-$7,051($501-$1,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,825 to $3,769 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Port Augusta for a week is $6,118-$12,290($874-$1,756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,650 to $7,538 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Port Augusta for a week is $12,236-$24,580($1,748-$3,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,300 to $15,076 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Port Augusta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Port Augusta is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Port Augusta due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Port Augusta.
Flight Costs to Port Augusta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,134 average in late December to a low of $1,168 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,413. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Port Augusta our data includes 12 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Port Augusta from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,494 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Julia Creek (JCK) in Julia Creek (Australia) at an average of just $173.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Port Augusta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $966, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Port Augusta can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.