The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Australia is $2,105 for a solo traveler, $3,635 for a couple, and $1,812 for a family of 4. Western Australia hotels range from $55 to $245 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Western Australia (from all airports) are between $1,270 and $2,164 per person for economy flights and $3,988 to $6,795 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $87 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 Western Australia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Western Australia and stay in a Western Australia hotel:
- January 22nd to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Australia is usually early November.
Average Western Australia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western Australia for a week is $1,470-$3,190($210-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,837 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western Australia for a week is $2,522-$5,630($360-$804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $173 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,501 to $3,675 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western Australia for a week is $5,043-$10,875($720-$1,554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $346 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,001 to $7,349 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $184 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western Australia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Australia? The cheapest trip to Western Australia is about $168 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 $47.
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 Western Australia for a week is $1,179-$3,133($168-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,837 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Australia for a week is $2,077-$5,272($297-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,501 to $3,675 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Australia for a week is $4,153-$10,038($593-$1,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $169 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,001 to $7,349 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $205 to $251 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Western Australia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western Australia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Western Australia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western Australia for a week is $3,200-$10,754($457-$1,536 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,878 to $4,612 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $412 to $823 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Australia for a week is $5,679-$16,570($811-$2,367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,755 to $9,224 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $412 to $823 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Australia for a week is $11,352-$30,664($1,622-$4,381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $689 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,510 to $18,449 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $621 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western Australia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western Australia is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Australia 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.
Western Australia 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 Western Australia 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 Western Australia.
Flight Costs to Western Australia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,164 average in late December to a low of $1,270 in early November. Median flight price is $1,530. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Australia our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Western Australia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $894, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Western Australia can easily cost $317 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $634 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.