Is Airlie Beach expensive to visit?
Airlie Beach is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $141. Compared to the rest of the Pacific, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in the Pacific for its travel costs, comparable to places like Auckland and Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock).
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How expensive is Airlie Beach?
On average, visitors spend about $141 per day when visiting Airlie Beach (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $283 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Airlie Beach here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Airlie Beach?
A weekend trip to Airlie Beach costs about $424 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $848.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Airlie Beach?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Airlie Beach costs around $989 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,978.
Is it expensive to backpack in Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 4 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $20 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $13 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $27. (See hostel prices in Airlie Beach here.)
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Are hotels expensive in Airlie Beach?
Hotel prices in Airlie Beach are moderately priced and fairly even compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $127 per night for a room on average. There are around 6 five star hotels in the city and they average $179 per night. Three star hotels average $103 a night and two star hotels average $72 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Airlie Beach
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 6 | $179 |
| 4 stars | 22 | $169 |
| 3 stars | 20 | $103 |
| 2 stars | 4 | $72 |
| No rating | 2 | $51 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Airlie Beach?
Activities and things to do in Airlie Beach can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $160 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.
- Airlie Beach sightseeing Tour: $50
- Full-Day Tour with Whitsunday Bullet: $140
- Whitehaven From Above - 30 minute Whitsunday Helicopter Tour : $267
- Shute Harbour Scenic Sunset Tour: $66
- Airlie Beach Trike Tours: $50
- The Big Island Day Tour: Full day tour to Whitehaven Beach: $167
- Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours: $20
- Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour: $86
Is food expensive in Airlie Beach?
Food in Airlie Beach can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $32 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $34. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Whitsundays Segway Sunset and Boardwalk Tour with Dinner: $83
- Airlie Beach: 3-Hour Sunset Segway Tour with Dinner: $71
Is transportation expensive in Airlie Beach?
Local transportation in Airlie Beach can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $19 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $30. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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