How much does a trip to Australia cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedA$1,960 45%
- FoodA$1,260 29%
- TransportA$490 11%
- SightsA$630 15%
What a day costs in Australia
Per person, in AUD
A mid-range day in Australia costs about A$310 per person: A$140 for a bed, A$90 for food, A$35 for local transport and A$45 for sights. On a budget the same day is about A$110; in comfort, about A$660. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $218.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightSydney · Source | A$55 | A$140 | A$230 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Sydney · Source | A$45 | A$90 | A$180 |
| Transport a daySydney local travel · Source | A$10 | A$35 | A$100 |
| Sights a daySydney attractions · Source | Free | A$45 | A$150 |
| A day in total | A$110 | A$310 | A$660 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Australia trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to A$4,340.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | A$330$232 | A$930$654 | A$1,980$1,392 |
| 7 days | A$770$541 | A$2,170$1,525 | A$4,620$3,247 |
| 14 days | A$1,540$1,082 | A$4,340$3,050 | A$9,240$6,494 |
| 30 days | A$3,300$2,319 | A$9,300$6,537 | A$19,800$13,917 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip costs elsewhere in Australia & Pacific
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How much does Australia cost per day?
For one person, about A$110 on a budget, A$310 mid-range or A$660 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Australia?
For one person, about A$770 on a budget, A$2,170 mid-range or A$4,620 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Australia?
About A$3,080 on a budget, A$8,680 mid-range or A$18,480 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Australia expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Australia costs about $218. Of the 112 destinations we price, 88 are cheaper and 23 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Australia?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: A$140 of the A$310 a day, about 45%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.