The average price of a 7-day trip to Whyalla is $2,223 for a solo traveler, $3,993 for a couple, and $7,485 for a family of 4. Whyalla hotels range from $50 to $228 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) are between $1,213 and $2,602 per person for economy flights and $3,806 to $8,165 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 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 Whyalla, SA, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PLO and stay in a Whyalla hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th (except the week of March 26th)
- August 6th to September 16th
- October 15th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Whyalla is usually early November.
Average Whyalla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Whyalla for a week is $1,384-$3,351($198-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $710 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Whyalla for a week is $3,408-$6,926($487-$989 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,420 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Whyalla for a week is $4,624-$12,396($661-$1,771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,840 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $92 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Whyalla
How cheap can you make a vacation to Whyalla? The cheapest trip to Whyalla is about $156 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 $200 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 Whyalla for a week is $1,095-$3,944($156-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $710 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Whyalla for a week is $1,938-$6,448($277-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,420 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Whyalla for a week is $3,876-$12,320($554-$1,760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,840 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Whyalla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Whyalla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Whyalla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Whyalla for a week is $3,155-$9,344($451-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $157 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,889 to $4,789 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Whyalla for a week is $5,632-$15,232($805-$2,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $314 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,778 to $9,578 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Whyalla for a week is $11,264-$29,084($1,609-$4,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $628 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,556 to $19,156 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $456 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $922 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Whyalla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Whyalla is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Whyalla 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.
Whyalla 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 Whyalla 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Whyalla.
Flight Costs to Whyalla
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,602 average in late December to a low of $1,213 in early November. Median flight price is $1,807. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Whyalla our data includes 4 originating airports, and 11 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Whyalla from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) for an average $2,069 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Adelaide International (ADL) in Adelaide (Australia) at an average of just $207.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Whyalla, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,389, so you can easily save about 115% 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 Whyalla can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $569 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.