The average price of a 7-day trip to Sunshine Beach is $2,681 for a solo traveler, $4,815 for a couple, and $9,027 for a family of 4. Sunshine Beach hotels range from $51 to $168 per night with an average of $102, 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 $45 to $85 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 Sunshine Beach, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCY and stay in a Sunshine 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 Sunshine Beach is usually late August to early September.
Average Sunshine Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $1,409-$4,209($201-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $90 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 Sunshine Beach for a week is $3,680-$8,150($526-$1,164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $5,152 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $90 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 Sunshine Beach for a week is $4,940-$14,136($706-$2,019 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $10,304 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $212 to $242 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sunshine Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sunshine Beach? The cheapest trip to Sunshine Beach is about $165 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 $41.
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 Sunshine Beach for a week is $1,153-$3,551($165-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $2,060-$6,442($294-$920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $5,152 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $4,120-$12,620($589-$1,803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $10,304 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Sunshine Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sunshine 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 Sunshine Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $3,330-$12,984($476-$1,855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,731 to $5,435 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $5,754-$19,728($822-$2,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,462 to $10,870 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sunshine Beach for a week is $11,508-$36,336($1,644-$5,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,924 to $21,740 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $336 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sunshine Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sunshine Beach is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sunshine 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.
Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Beach.
Flight Costs to Sunshine 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 Sunshine Beach our data includes 67 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Beach can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $680 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.