Australia Travel Guide
How much does it cost to travel to Australia?
Plan your Australia trip with realistic starting costs for flights, accommodation, food, transport, activities and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£75–£160
Flight from UK
21–24 hrs
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Best for
Cities, beaches & road trips
Australia travel costs
What should you budget for Australia?
Australia can suit a range of travel styles, but long-haul flights and accommodation can make the overall trip cost higher than many shorter-haul destinations.
Your final budget will depend on the season, islands or regions you visit, accommodation and activities. Use these figures as a planning guide and compare live prices before booking.
Example 7-night trip
£1,500–£2,800
Estimated per person from the UK
Daily spending
Australia cost breakdown
Use these figures as a starting point when planning your daily spending money.
Accommodation
Per person, per night
£40–£85
£90–£190
Food & Drink
Per person, per day
£20–£40
£45–£85
Local Transport
Per person, per day
£8–£20
£20–£50
Activities
Per person, per day
£15–£40
£40–£90
Where to go
Popular destinations in Australia
Travel costs can vary considerably depending on which destination you choose.
Destination guide
→Sydney
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Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Melbourne
Plan your Melbourne trip with realistic starting costs for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Gold Coast
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Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Cairns
Plan your Cairns trip with realistic starting costs for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Perth
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Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Whitsunday Islands
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Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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Destination guide
→Uluru
Plan your Uluru trip with realistic starting costs for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£75–£160
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When to go
Best time to visit Australia
The best time to visit depends on the country, island and type of trip. Check local wet seasons, cyclone periods and regional weather before booking.
Best value
Shoulder season
Hottest
Varies by destination
Cheapest
Low / shoulder season
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