The average price of a 7-day trip to Sydney is $1,319 for a solo traveler, $2,369 for a couple, and $4,441 for a family of 4. Sydney hotels range from $48 to $217 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are between $625 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,961 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $79 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 Sydney, NS, CA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YHZ and stay in a Sydney hotel:

  • January 8th to February 4th
  • May 14th to July 15th
  • August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sydney is usually mid to late August.

 

Average Sydney Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Sydney for a week is $1,122-$1,825($160-$261 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $435 to $762 for economy

Lodging: $73 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Sydney for a week is $2,210-$3,452($316-$493 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $870 to $1,524 for economy

Lodging: $73 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Sydney for a week is $3,492-$6,184($499-$883 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,740 to $3,048 for economy

Lodging: $146 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $110 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Sydney

How cheap can you make a vacation to Sydney? The cheapest trip to Sydney is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $42.

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 Sydney for a week is $813-$1,854($116-$265 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $435 to $762 for economy

Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sydney for a week is $1,374-$2,868($196-$410 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $870 to $1,524 for economy

Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sydney for a week is $2,748-$5,400($393-$771 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,740 to $3,048 for economy

Lodging: $84 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Sydney cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Sydney Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sydney.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Sydney for a week is $2,296-$7,793($328-$1,113 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,074 to $1,783 for first class

Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Sydney for a week is $3,944-$10,570($563-$1,510 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,148 to $3,566 for first class

Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sydney for a week is $7,888-$18,128($1,127-$2,590 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,296 to $7,132 for first class

Lodging: $216 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $704 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Sydney Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Sydney is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sydney 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.

Sydney 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Sydney 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sydney.

 

Flight Costs to Sydney

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $625 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sydney our data includes 209 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sydney from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St. John’s International (YYT) in St. John’s (Canada) at an average of just $244.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sydney, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Sydney can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $541 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.

 

 

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