Average cost of trip to Australia

A lot of people want to visit Australia and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to Australia from

How much does it cost to fly to Australia? High season for flights to Australia spans from December to January — prepare to pay $1,221.00 and more for your return flight to Australia. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $888.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Australia

How much do hotels charge per night in Australia? High season in Australia runs from September to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $162.00. Low season spans from April to August. You can get a room for a night for as low as $80.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $132.00 per night, but prices can go up to 22% higher during high season.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $64.64 per night, but prices can go up to 150% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Australia

How much does food in Australia cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Australia is A$0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Australia would cost you around A$68.09 ($45.02). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around A$57.06 ($37.73). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Australia is around A$3.81 ($2.52). A soft drink is around A$3.06 ($2.02) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around A$8.59 ($5.68) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are A$6.90 ($4.56) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Australia

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Australia? Guided group tours are approximately A$188.90 ($124.90) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in Australia on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Australia

How much does airport transfer cost in Australia? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately A$40.34 ($26.67).

☀ Weather in Australia

The hottest season in Australia runs from November to April. The average temperature is around 24 °C. The rainy season is from May to September with average rainfall of 46mm.