The average price of a 7-day trip to The Pilbara is $1,559 for a solo traveler, $2,800 for a couple, and $5,249 for a family of 4. The Pilbara hotels range from $74 to $335 per night with an average of $130, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newman Airport (ZNE) are between $424 and $506 per person for economy flights and $1,331 to $1,588 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $109 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 Pilbara, WT, AU

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZNE and stay in a The Pilbara hotel:

  • January 22nd to March 4th
  • late March
  • April 23rd to September 2nd (except the week of July 30th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Pilbara is usually mid July.

 

Average The Pilbara Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit The Pilbara for a week is $1,436-$2,237($205-$320 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $444 to $430 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit The Pilbara for a week is $2,274-$3,582($325-$512 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $888 to $860 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit The Pilbara for a week is $4,628-$6,440($661-$920 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,776 to $1,720 for economy

Lodging: $186 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $213 to $278 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to The Pilbara

How cheap can you make a vacation to The Pilbara? The cheapest trip to The Pilbara is about $126 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 $40 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 $59.

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 Pilbara for a week is $880-$1,302($126-$186 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $444 to $430 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Pilbara for a week is $1,520-$2,124($217-$303 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $888 to $860 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Pilbara for a week is $2,896-$4,176($414-$597 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,776 to $1,720 for economy

Lodging: $118 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $56 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Pilbara cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury The Pilbara 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 Pilbara.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit The Pilbara for a week is $3,020-$8,350($431-$1,193 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,114 to $1,131 for first class

Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit The Pilbara for a week is $5,044-$11,084($721-$1,583 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,228 to $2,262 for first class

Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Pilbara for a week is $10,088-$19,924($1,441-$2,846 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,456 to $4,524 for first class

Lodging: $332 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $728 to $1,498 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

The Pilbara Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in The Pilbara is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Pilbara 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 Pilbara 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 The Pilbara 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in The Pilbara.

 

Flight Costs to The Pilbara

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $506 average in early to mid April to a low of $424 in mid July. Median flight price is $437. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Pilbara our data includes 2 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Pilbara from an airport like Perth International (PER) in Perth (Australia) for an average $463 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Perth International (PER) in Perth (Australia) at an average of just $463.–>

 

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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In The Pilbara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $82, so you can easily save about 19% 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 Pilbara can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $836 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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