The average price of a 7-day trip to Stanley is $1,387 for a solo traveler, $2,491 for a couple, and $4,670 for a family of 4. Stanley hotels range from $61 to $277 per night with an average of $107. Average worldwide flight costs to Mildura Airport (MQL) are between $492 and $1,020 per person for economy flights and $1,544 to $3,201 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $77 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 Stanley, TS, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MQL and stay in a Stanley hotel:
- February 5th to March 11th
- April 9th to July 15th (except the weeks of April 23rd, April 30th, May 21st and June 25th)
- August 6th to September 9th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stanley is usually mid August.
Average Stanley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stanley for a week is $1,128-$1,977($161-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $826 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $1,794-$3,342($256-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $1,652 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $3,588-$6,684($513-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $3,304 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Stanley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stanley? The cheapest trip to Stanley is about $114 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 $51.
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 Stanley for a week is $797-$1,514($114-$216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $826 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $1,288-$2,662($184-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $1,652 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $2,576-$5,324($368-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $3,304 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Stanley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stanley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stanley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stanley for a week is $2,325-$4,820($332-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $901 to $2,024 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $3,828-$7,978($547-$1,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,802 to $4,048 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $7,656-$15,956($1,094-$2,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,604 to $8,096 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Stanley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stanley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Stanley 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.
Stanley 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 Stanley 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 Stanley.
Flight Costs to Stanley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,020 average in late December to a low of $492 in mid August. Median flight price is $293. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stanley our data includes 4 originating airports, and 11 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stanley from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $1,681 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $167.
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 Stanley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $528, 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 Stanley can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $690 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.