The average price of a 7-day trip to Tropical North Queensland is $2,581 for a solo traveler, $4,635 for a couple, and $8,690 for a family of 4. Tropical North Queensland hotels range from $81 to $368 per night with an average of $142, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $590 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cairns International Airport (CNS) are between $1,253 and $2,482 per person for economy flights and $3,932 to $7,789 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $101 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 Tropical North Queensland, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CNS and stay in a Tropical North Queensland hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tropical North Queensland is usually mid to late August.
Average Tropical North Queensland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $1,745-$3,831($249-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $3,986-$7,392($569-$1,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $5,690-$12,888($813-$1,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,440 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $193 to $237 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tropical North Queensland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tropical North Queensland? The cheapest trip to Tropical North Queensland is about $190 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 $85 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 $69.
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 Tropical North Queensland for a week is $1,330-$3,287($190-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $699 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $2,246-$5,824($321-$832 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,398 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $85 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $4,378-$11,276($625-$1,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,796 to $8,440 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $119 to $188 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tropical North Queensland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tropical North Queensland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tropical North Queensland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $3,421-$13,675($489-$1,954 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,419 to $4,473 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $5,750-$19,562($821-$2,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,838 to $8,946 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tropical North Queensland for a week is $11,500-$35,230($1,643-$5,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,676 to $17,892 for first class
Lodging: $364 to $736 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $944 to $1,947 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tropical North Queensland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tropical North Queensland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tropical North Queensland 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.
Tropical North Queensland 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 Tropical North Queensland 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 Tropical North Queensland.
Flight Costs to Tropical North Queensland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,482 average in late December to a low of $1,253 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,560. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tropical North Queensland our data includes 105 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tropical North Queensland from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $8,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $145.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tropical North Queensland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,229, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Tropical North Queensland can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $916 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.