The average price of a 7-day trip to Queensland is $2,074 for a solo traveler, $3,595 for a couple, and $1,657 for a family of 4. Queensland hotels range from $52 to $219 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Queensland (from all airports) are between $1,187 and $2,376 per person for economy flights and $3,727 to $7,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $82 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 Queensland
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Queensland and stay in a Queensland hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 1st, October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Queensland is usually late August to early September.
Average Queensland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Queensland for a week is $1,331-$3,294($190-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $661 to $2,024 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $85 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 Queensland for a week is $2,279-$5,899($326-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $165 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,322 to $4,048 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $85 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 Queensland for a week is $4,544-$11,442($649-$1,635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $161 to $329 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,643 to $8,095 for economy
Lodging: $129 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Queensland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Queensland? The cheapest trip to Queensland is about $152 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 $20 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 $44.
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 Queensland for a week is $1,065-$3,049($152-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $661 to $2,024 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $93 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Queensland for a week is $1,873-$5,353($268-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $81 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,322 to $4,048 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $93 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Queensland for a week is $3,744-$10,339($535-$1,477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $162 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,643 to $8,095 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $105 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Queensland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Queensland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Queensland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Queensland for a week is $2,886-$11,690($412-$1,670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,642 to $5,021 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $457 to $919 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Queensland for a week is $5,087-$17,873($727-$2,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $331 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,283 to $10,042 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $457 to $919 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Queensland for a week is $10,180-$33,016($1,454-$4,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $661 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,566 to $20,085 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $439 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $686 to $1,384 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Queensland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Queensland is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Queensland 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.
Queensland 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 Queensland 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 Queensland.
Flight Costs to Queensland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,376 average in late December to a low of $1,187 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,521. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Queensland 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 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 Queensland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,189, so you can easily save about 100% 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 Queensland can easily cost $304 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $608 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.