The average price of a 7-day trip to Shellharbour is $2,282 for a solo traveler, $4,098 for a couple, and $7,683 for a family of 4. Shellharbour hotels range from $58 to $266 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sydney International Airport (SYD) are between $1,121 and $1,938 per person for economy flights and $3,518 to $6,081 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $102 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 Shellharbour, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYD and stay in a Shellharbour hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shellharbour is usually mid to late August.
Average Shellharbour Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shellharbour for a week is $1,366-$3,501($195-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,647 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shellharbour for a week is $3,266-$6,444($467-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,294 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shellharbour for a week is $4,480-$11,040($640-$1,577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,588 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shellharbour
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shellharbour? The cheapest trip to Shellharbour is about $152 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 $120 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 $50.
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 Shellharbour for a week is $1,062-$2,915($152-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,647 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shellharbour for a week is $1,824-$4,870($261-$696 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,294 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shellharbour for a week is $3,648-$9,260($521-$1,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,588 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Shellharbour cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shellharbour Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shellharbour.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shellharbour for a week is $2,775-$13,227($396-$1,890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,605 to $3,739 for first class
Lodging: $97 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shellharbour for a week is $4,968-$18,534($710-$2,648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,210 to $7,478 for first class
Lodging: $97 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shellharbour for a week is $9,936-$33,108($1,419-$4,730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,420 to $14,956 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $532 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,980 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shellharbour Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shellharbour is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shellharbour 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.
Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour.
Flight Costs to Shellharbour
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,938 average in late December to a low of $1,121 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,294. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shellharbour our data includes 347 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shellharbour from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,500 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gold Coast (OOL) in Gold Coast (Australia) at an average of just $94.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shellharbour, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $816, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Shellharbour can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $662 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.