The average price of a 7-day trip to Sunrise Beach is $2,614 for a solo traveler, $4,695 for a couple, and $8,801 for a family of 4. Sunrise Beach hotels range from $51 to $168 per night with an average of $119, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are between $1,351 and $2,961 per person for economy flights and $4,239 to $9,292 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $91 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 Sunrise Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCY and stay in a Sunrise Beach hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th (except the weeks of March 12th and April 2nd)
- July 30th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sunrise Beach is usually late August to early September.
Average Sunrise Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $1,423-$4,044($203-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,369 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $3,708-$8,234($530-$1,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,738 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $4,996-$13,686($714-$1,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,476 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $226 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sunrise Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sunrise Beach? The cheapest trip to Sunrise Beach is about $169 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 $80 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 $46.
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 Sunrise Beach for a week is $1,183-$3,291($169-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,369 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $2,090-$5,982($299-$855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,738 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $4,180-$11,724($597-$1,675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $9,476 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Sunrise Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sunrise Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sunrise Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $3,038-$13,761($434-$1,966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,537 to $5,686 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $5,170-$20,658($739-$2,951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,074 to $11,372 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sunrise Beach for a week is $10,340-$37,200($1,477-$5,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,148 to $22,744 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $336 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,602 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sunrise Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sunrise Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sunrise Beach 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.
Sunrise Beach 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 Sunrise Beach 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 Sunrise Beach.
Flight Costs to Sunrise Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,961 average in late December to a low of $1,351 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,715. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sunrise Beach our data includes 67 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sunrise Beach from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,068 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sunrise Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,610, so you can easily save about 119% 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 Sunrise Beach can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $695 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.