The average price of a 7-day trip to Rainbow Beach is $2,415 for a solo traveler, $4,337 for a couple, and $8,131 for a family of 4. Rainbow Beach hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) are between $1,328 and $2,808 per person for economy flights and $4,167 to $8,812 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $74 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 Rainbow Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HVB and stay in a Rainbow Beach hotel:
- January 29th to March 18th
- April 9th to May 6th
- July 30th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rainbow Beach is usually mid to late August.
Average Rainbow Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $1,460-$3,637($209-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $783 to $2,471 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $3,620-$7,300($517-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,566 to $4,942 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $5,060-$12,928($723-$1,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,132 to $9,884 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rainbow Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rainbow Beach? The cheapest trip to Rainbow Beach is about $170 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 $140 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 $45.
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 Rainbow Beach for a week is $1,193-$3,704($170-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $783 to $2,471 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $2,116-$6,448($302-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,566 to $4,942 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $4,232-$12,512($605-$1,787 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,132 to $9,884 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Rainbow Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rainbow Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rainbow Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $3,335-$11,355($476-$1,622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,059 to $5,832 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $5,968-$18,174($853-$2,596 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,118 to $11,664 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rainbow Beach for a week is $11,936-$34,080($1,705-$4,869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,236 to $23,328 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rainbow Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rainbow Beach is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rainbow Beach 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.
Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach 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 Rainbow Beach.
Flight Costs to Rainbow Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,808 average in late December to a low of $1,328 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,793. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rainbow Beach our data includes 14 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rainbow Beach from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,366 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $237.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Rainbow Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,479, so you can easily save about 111% 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 Rainbow Beach can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $587 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.