The average price of a 7-day trip to Shoal Bay is $2,027 for a solo traveler, $3,640 for a couple, and $6,825 for a family of 4. Shoal Bay hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $97. 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 $34 to $96 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 Shoal Bay, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISA and stay in a Shoal Bay 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 Shoal Bay is usually mid to late August.
Average Shoal Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $1,329-$2,959($190-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $2,238-$5,360($320-$766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $4,476-$10,720($639-$1,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Shoal Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shoal Bay? The cheapest trip to Shoal Bay is about $156 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $46.
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 Shoal Bay for a week is $1,094-$2,353($156-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $671 to $1,729 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $1,912-$4,376($273-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,342 to $3,458 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $3,824-$8,752($546-$1,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,684 to $6,916 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Shoal Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shoal 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 Shoal Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $3,073-$7,612($439-$1,087 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,686 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $5,396-$13,712($771-$1,959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $9,372 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $10,792-$27,424($1,542-$3,918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,192 to $18,744 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Shoal Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shoal Bay is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Shoal Bay due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shoal 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 Shoal 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Shoal Bay.
Flight Costs to Shoal Bay
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 Shoal Bay our data includes 12 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shoal Bay 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 Shoal Bay, 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 Shoal Bay can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $627 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.