The average price of a 7-day trip to The Gap is $1,761 for a solo traveler, $3,163 for a couple, and $5,929 for a family of 4. The Gap hotels range from $44 to $200 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) are between $1,041 and $1,806 per person for economy flights and $3,267 to $5,667 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $61 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 The Gap, NO, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ASP and stay in a The Gap hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to September 23rd
- October 22nd to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Gap is usually late August to early September.
Average The Gap Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Gap for a week is $1,305-$2,496($186-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $691 to $1,553 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Gap for a week is $2,962-$4,982($423-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $3,106 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Gap for a week is $4,500-$8,784($643-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $6,212 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Gap
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Gap? The cheapest trip to The Gap is about $147 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $36.
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 The Gap for a week is $1,026-$2,624($147-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $691 to $1,553 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Gap for a week is $1,836-$4,408($262-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $3,106 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Gap for a week is $3,672-$8,396($525-$1,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $6,212 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to The Gap cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Gap Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Gap.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Gap for a week is $2,822-$10,431($403-$1,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $3,727 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Gap for a week is $5,158-$15,054($737-$2,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,552 to $7,454 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Gap for a week is $10,316-$27,204($1,474-$3,886 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,104 to $14,908 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Gap Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Gap is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Gap 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.
The Gap 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 The Gap 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in The Gap.
Flight Costs to The Gap
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,806 average in late December to a low of $1,041 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $650. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Gap our data includes 17 originating airports, and 18 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Gap from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $2,447 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Adelaide International (ADL) in Adelaide (Australia) at an average of just $341.
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 The Gap, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $765, so you can easily save about 74% 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 The Gap can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $498 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.