The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Highlands is $1,989 for a solo traveler, $3,572 for a couple, and $6,697 for a family of 4. Southern Highlands hotels range from $57 to $258 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 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 $49 to $98 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 Southern Highlands, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYD and stay in a Southern Highlands 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 Southern Highlands is usually mid to late August.
Average Southern Highlands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $1,383-$3,102($198-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $3,360-$5,920($480-$846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $4,632-$10,794($662-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,976 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southern Highlands
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Highlands? The cheapest trip to Southern Highlands is about $125 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 $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 Southern Highlands for a week is $875-$2,405($125-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $1,630-$4,450($233-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $3,200-$8,864($457-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,976 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southern Highlands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southern Highlands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Highlands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $2,534-$10,879($362-$1,554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,228 to $3,505 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $4,378-$15,686($625-$2,241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,456 to $7,010 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Highlands for a week is $8,756-$28,336($1,251-$4,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,912 to $14,020 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,518 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southern Highlands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southern Highlands is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Highlands 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.
Southern Highlands 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 Southern Highlands 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 Southern Highlands.
Flight Costs to Southern Highlands
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 Southern Highlands our data includes 347 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Highlands 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 Southern Highlands, 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 Southern Highlands can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $642 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.