Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $34 | $71 | $168 |
| Food & drink | $19 | $41 | $96 |
| Local transport | $10 | $20 | $48 |
| Activities | $13 | $27 | $64 |
| Other | $5 | $10 | $24 |
| Total per day | $81 | $169 | $400 |
How much does a trip to Australia cost?
A 7-day trip to Australia costs about $567–$2,800 per person (2026), roughly $81–$400 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
Australia trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $81 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $169 |
| Luxury daily cost | $400 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $71 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $41 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $20 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $27 / day |
| Currency | USD |
Average daily budget: from $81 per traveler
Budget travel
$81 / day
One week for two travelers: $1,134
Mid-range travel
$169 / day
One week for two travelers: $2,366
Luxury travel
$400 / day
One week for two travelers: $5,600
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Australia?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $1,134, mid-range $2,366, luxury $5,600.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $243 | $507 | $1,200 |
| 7 days | $567 | $1,183 | $2,800 |
| 10 days | $810 | $1,690 | $4,000 |
| 14 days | $1,134 | $2,366 | $5,600 |
| 30 days | $2,430 | $5,070 | $12,000 |
Is my budget enough for Australia?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,183) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers budget travel ($1,134) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,800) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($2,366) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($2,800) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($2,366) per traveler, excluding flights.
Australia trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to Australia cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $81 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $169 and a luxury day at about $400. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in Australia cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $2,366 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is Australia expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in Australia range from about $81 on a budget to about $400 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in Australia?
- About $810 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $1,690 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the Australia daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is Australia cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| Australia | $169 |
| New Zealand | $181 |
| Fiji | $131 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.