The average price of a 7-day trip to Southport is $2,391 for a solo traveler, $4,294 for a couple, and $8,050 for a family of 4. Southport hotels range from $55 to $149 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) are between $1,145 and $2,562 per person for economy flights and $3,593 to $8,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 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 Southport, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OOL and stay in a Southport hotel:
- February 5th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southport is usually late August to early September.
Average Southport Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southport for a week is $1,221-$3,774($174-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,280 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southport for a week is $3,150-$7,332($450-$1,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,560 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southport for a week is $4,200-$13,368($600-$1,910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $9,120 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $148 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southport
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southport? The cheapest trip to Southport is about $144 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 $47.
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 Southport for a week is $1,007-$3,001($144-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $2,280 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 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 Southport for a week is $1,774-$5,582($253-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $4,560 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 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 Southport for a week is $3,404-$10,996($486-$1,571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $9,120 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southport cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southport Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southport.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southport for a week is $3,148-$12,375($450-$1,768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,854 to $5,221 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southport for a week is $5,492-$18,954($785-$2,708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,708 to $10,442 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southport for a week is $10,984-$35,010($1,569-$5,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,416 to $20,884 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $298 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,449 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southport Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southport is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southport 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.
Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport.
Flight Costs to Southport
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,562 average in late December to a low of $1,145 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southport our data includes 90 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southport from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,747 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southport, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,417, so you can easily save about 124% 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 Southport can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $643 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.