The average price of a 7-day trip to St Kilda East is $1,640 for a solo traveler, $2,945 for a couple, and $5,522 for a family of 4. St Kilda East hotels range from $44 to $138 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) are between $1,003 and $1,872 per person for economy flights and $3,147 to $5,874 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $63 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 St Kilda East, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEL and stay in a St Kilda East hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 6th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Kilda East is usually late August to early September.
Average St Kilda East Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Kilda East for a week is $1,044-$2,491($149-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Kilda East for a week is $2,724-$5,160($389-$737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Kilda East for a week is $3,636-$8,632($519-$1,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,064 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Kilda East
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Kilda East? The cheapest trip to St Kilda East is about $113 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 $39.
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 St Kilda East for a week is $789-$2,114($113-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $550 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 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 St Kilda East for a week is $1,458-$3,868($208-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,100 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 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 St Kilda East for a week is $2,868-$7,592($410-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,200 to $6,064 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to St Kilda East cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Kilda East Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St Kilda East.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Kilda East for a week is $2,495-$9,656($356-$1,379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,579 to $4,533 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Kilda East for a week is $4,480-$14,980($640-$2,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,158 to $9,066 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Kilda East for a week is $8,960-$28,226($1,280-$4,032 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,316 to $18,132 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $276 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Kilda East Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Kilda East is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Kilda East 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.
St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East 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 St Kilda East.
Flight Costs to St Kilda East
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,872 average in late December to a low of $1,003 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,302. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Kilda East our data includes 274 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Kilda East from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $9,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hobart (HBA) in Hobart (Australia) at an average of just $96.
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 St Kilda East, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $868, so you can easily save about 87% 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 St Kilda East can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $504 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.