The average price of a 7-day trip to Queensland Outback is $1,781 for a solo traveler, $3,199 for a couple, and $5,997 for a family of 4. Queensland Outback hotels range from $39 to $177 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $380 per night for the entire home. 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 $31 to $54 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 Outback, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISA and stay in a Queensland Outback 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 Queensland Outback is usually mid to late August.
Average Queensland Outback Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $1,182-$2,593($169-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $3,064-$5,510($438-$787 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $4,116-$9,208($588-$1,315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Queensland Outback
How cheap can you make a vacation to Queensland Outback? The cheapest trip to Queensland Outback is about $138 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $32.
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 Outback for a week is $968-$2,712($138-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $1,744-$4,644($249-$663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $3,488-$8,976($498-$1,282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Queensland Outback cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Queensland Outback 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 Outback.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $2,391-$9,580($342-$1,369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,429 to $4,755 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $4,254-$15,056($608-$2,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,858 to $9,510 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Queensland Outback for a week is $8,508-$27,652($1,215-$3,950 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,716 to $19,020 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $354 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Queensland Outback Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Queensland Outback is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Queensland Outback 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 Outback 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 Outback 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 Queensland Outback.
Flight Costs to Queensland Outback
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 Queensland Outback our data includes 12 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Queensland Outback 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 Queensland Outback, 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 Queensland Outback can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $441 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.