The average price of a 7-day trip to Shark Bay is $2,718 for a solo traveler, $4,882 for a couple, and $9,152 for a family of 4. Shark Bay hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Geraldton Airport (GET) are between $1,646 and $3,070 per person for economy flights and $5,165 to $9,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $103 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 Shark Bay, WT, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GET and stay in a Shark Bay hotel:
- January 22nd to March 11th
- April 9th to April 29th
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shark Bay is usually late August to early September.
Average Shark Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shark Bay for a week is $1,751-$4,082($250-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $952 to $2,671 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shark Bay for a week is $4,434-$8,272($633-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,904 to $5,342 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shark Bay for a week is $5,930-$14,948($847-$2,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,808 to $10,684 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shark Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shark Bay? The cheapest trip to Shark Bay is about $193 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 $40 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 $52.
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 Shark Bay for a week is $1,353-$3,406($193-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $952 to $2,671 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shark Bay for a week is $2,466-$6,392($352-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,904 to $5,342 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shark Bay for a week is $4,788-$12,664($684-$1,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,808 to $10,684 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Shark Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shark Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shark Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shark Bay for a week is $4,412-$13,717($630-$1,960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $206 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,846 to $6,731 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shark Bay for a week is $8,014-$21,890($1,145-$3,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $412 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,692 to $13,462 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shark Bay for a week is $16,028-$41,008($2,290-$5,858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $824 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,384 to $26,924 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shark Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shark Bay is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shark Bay 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.
Shark Bay 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 Shark Bay 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 Shark Bay.
Flight Costs to Shark Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,070 average in late December to a low of $1,646 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $2,248. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shark Bay our data includes 5 originating airports, and 17 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shark Bay from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $2,581 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Perth International (PER) in Perth (Australia) at an average of just $257.
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 Shark Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,424, 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 Shark Bay can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $681 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.