Cost of trip
How much does a 10-day Australia trip cost?
A realistic budget for 10 days in Australia, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $180/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇦🇺 Australia trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 10 days$5,308 – $7,897
Flights
$2,404 – $3,666
Hotels
$1,196 – $1,779
Food
$649 – $966
Activities
$531 – $791
Local transport
$443 – $659
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: 10 days in Australia
Budget
$1,800+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$3,600+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$7,560+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Australia
- Flights: ~21h from NYC, so expect roughly $1046 – $1594 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For 10 days, expect $1620 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $40/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.