The average price of a 7-day trip to Snowy Mountains is $2,189 for a solo traveler, $3,931 for a couple, and $7,370 for a family of 4. Snowy Mountains hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Canberra Airport (CBR) are between $1,249 and $2,581 per person for economy flights and $3,919 to $8,099 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $92 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 Snowy Mountains, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CBR and stay in a Snowy Mountains hotel:
- February 5th to April 29th (except the week of February 12th)
- July 30th to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Snowy Mountains is usually mid August.
Average Snowy Mountains Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $1,530-$3,387($219-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $695 to $2,065 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $3,676-$7,128($525-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,390 to $4,130 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $4,992-$12,144($713-$1,735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,780 to $8,260 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $181 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Snowy Mountains
How cheap can you make a vacation to Snowy Mountains? The cheapest trip to Snowy Mountains is about $141 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 $20 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 Snowy Mountains for a week is $990-$2,798($141-$400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $695 to $2,065 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $1,860-$5,206($266-$744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,390 to $4,130 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $3,648-$10,412($521-$1,487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,780 to $8,260 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Snowy Mountains cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Snowy Mountains Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Snowy Mountains.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $3,160-$12,164($451-$1,738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $5,782 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $5,438-$19,360($777-$2,766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,184 to $11,564 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Snowy Mountains for a week is $10,876-$36,734($1,554-$5,248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $392 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,368 to $23,128 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,325 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Snowy Mountains Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Snowy Mountains is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Snowy Mountains 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.
Snowy Mountains 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 Snowy Mountains 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 Snowy Mountains.
Flight Costs to Snowy Mountains
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,581 average in late December to a low of $1,249 in mid August. Median flight price is $1,623. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Snowy Mountains our data includes 64 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Snowy Mountains from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,961 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $140.
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 Snowy Mountains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,331, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Snowy Mountains can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $739 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.