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Victoria is a cultural destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Victoria?

You should plan to spend around $7,847 (AU$12,569) per day on your vacation in Victoria. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $3,284 (AU$5,260) on meals
  • $1,619 (AU$2,594) on local transportation
  • $6,128 (AU$9,816) on hotels

A one week trip to Victoria for two people costs, on average, $109,854 (AU$175,966). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $7,847
    AU$12,569
  • One Week Per person
    $54,927
    AU$87,983
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $109,854
    AU$175,966
  • One Month Per person
    $235,401
    AU$377,070
  • One Week For a couple
    $109,854
    AU$175,966
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $219,708
    AU$351,932
  • One Month For a couple
    $470,802
    AU$754,140
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Victoria cost?

A one week trip to Victoria usually costs around $54,927 (AU$87,983) for one person and $109,854 (AU$175,966) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Victoria on average costs around $109,854 (AU$175,966) for one person and $219,708 (AU$351,932) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Victoria will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Victoria on average costs around $235,401 (AU$377,070) for one person and $470,802 (AU$754,140) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Victoria expensive to visit?

Victoria is a smaller destination that invites a diverse group of visitors, each with unique travel styles, spending behaviors, and budget levels. Visitors can find a range of options for accommodation from high-end luxury hotels to mid-range places to budget-friendly hostels.

Victoria can certainly rack up expenses, but there are strategies to minimize costs, including looking for discounts and coupons.

On average, budget travelers spend $1,787 (AU$2,839) per day, mid-range travelers spend $7,909 (AU$12,569) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $39,496 (AU$62,770) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Victoria.

Within the Pacific, which is known to be an expensive region, Victoria is a very affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in the Pacific for its travel costs. Very few cities in the region are as affordable as Victoria.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Victoria Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Victoria?

The average Victoria trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Victoria travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Victoria cost?

Victoria on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy 		$660
(AU$1,058) 		$3,064
(AU$4,908) 		$15,768
(AU$25,258)
Local Transportation1 $340
(AU$545) 		$1,619
(AU$2,594) 		$8,457
(AU$13,547)
Food2 $784
(AU$1,256) 		$3,284
(AU$5,260) 		$15,781
(AU$25,279)
Entertainment1 $419
(AU$672) 		$1,820
(AU$2,915) 		$8,969
(AU$14,367)
Alcohol2 $71-214
(AU$114-342) 		$324-973
(AU$519-1,558) 		$1,649-4,946
(AU$2,641-7,923)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

Having realistic expectations for your budget when visiting Victoria is important. While it's tempting to aim for a shoestring budget, most travelers don't find that style of travel to be enjoyable. Think about your priorities and how you've traveled in the past. Do you prefer staying in budget accommodations or enjoying more luxurious options? Do you like to explore attractions and dine out at local restaurants? These choices will influence your travel costs and itinerary.

Who Exactly is a Budget Traveler?

Although you may consider yourself a budget traveler, unless you're ready to cut out many creature comforts, you'll likely spend much more than the $1,787 per day that young budget travelers often get by on.

For backpackers, this tight budget typically involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest eateries or fast food joints, using public transportation, and sticking to free attractions.

Is Your Travel Style Average?

If you're traveling for leisure as a couple or family, you'll likely opt for a mid-range hotel, dine at trendy restaurants, and visit the main museums and attractions that require entry fees. When visiting Victoria, most people will want to check out the major attractions, museums, and iconic landmarks. Remember, most activities come at a cost. Hence, it's realistic to anticipate your daily budget will be about $7,909 per person, per day.

What Luxury Travel Looks Like

If you're used to premier amenities and elevated service, prepare to spend about $39,496 per day. Choosing comfortable hotels, dining at award-winning establishments, indulging in extravagant excursions, and relying on taxis or private drivers to explore the destination will demand a higher price range. Many high-end visitors also prefer unique experiences such as Private Wine Tasting Tour in Mornington Peninsula with Lunch - offered by Viator.

Accommodation Budget in Victoria

The cost of hotels in Victoria can be surprisingly wide-ranging. Some hotels charge a lot more because they offer extra luxury and amenities. Prices are also much higher during peak season. Off-season rooms average $, but the demand in peak season pushes that average to around $. Budget hotels range from $ to $, and hostels provide a cheaper option, especially in dorms. Booking early, traveling off-season, or finding special deals can help save money.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Victoria for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $6,128 (AU$9,816). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $3,064 (AU$4,908) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $3,064
    AU$4,908
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $6,128
    AU$9,816

Hotels in Victoria

Looking for a hotel in Victoria? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

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Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Victoria

Traveling in the low or shoulder season (and not in ) means you'll enjoy lower accommodation prices and fewer tourists around.



Transportation Budget in Victoria

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $1,619 (AU$2,594) per person, per day, on local transportation in Victoria. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Victoria is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $1,619
    AU$2,594

This state is not as vastly spread out as the other states in Australia so exploring by your own car is recommended. The roads are the most developed and well maintained in the country, and the ride is sure to give you pleasant stops and sceneries the whole drive.

Victoria also has one of the best train systems in the whole Australia if you're not comfortable driving in a foreign country. The V/Line train services operate in five different regions: Northern Victoria, North Eastern Victoria, Eastern Victoria, South Western Victoria and Western Victoria. To extend services to smaller towns, the V/Line train also connects to coach services.

However, if you're simply dying to get active, Victoria is home to several rail trails and bike tours for some more engaging sightseeing. Many railways closed in the 1970s and 80s and have now been converted to trails for biking, horse riding or even walking. The most developed trails include Murray to the Mountains, Bellarine, Ballarat to Skipton and East Gippsland.

Transportation Tips

Make sure your hotel provides easy parking options if you're driving.

A few of the typical transportation options and hotel transfers include:

  • Airport Transfers - Chauffeur Car & Limo Services of Melbourne for $98 details
  • Luxury Airport Transfer to Melbourne CBD for $81 details
  • Private Luxury Transfer from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Airport for $95 details

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Flights to Victoria
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Rental Cars in Victoria
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Food Budget in Victoria

Cuisine is one of the main reasons people travel, so don't miss out on the local fare.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Victoria can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Victoria is $3,284 (AU$5,260) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $3,284
    AU$5,260

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Victoria is around $3310 (AU$5260) per person, with previous travelers spending from $791 to $15906. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Victoria are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $331 to $993
  • Lunch: $496 to $1324
  • Dinner: $993 to $2317
  • Coffee: $265
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $496

Some might call Melbourne the foodie capital of Australia. In the state as a whole there is a rising popularity with street food, as they weave in the long culinary traditions of the area. Victorians don't shy away from experimenting with different tastes and treats, and their passion makes from some amazing final products.

Also, you can't miss an opportunity to sip on some high quality wine. From the Yarra Valley to Rutherglen, there is plenty to fill a day of tasting.

Food & Dining Tips

Many hotels include breakfast in their price, while some add it on as an extra charge. The price and quality can vary depending on the hotel. Knowing ahead of time can help you decide if you need to spend even more money. Maybe it's worth your money for the delicious buffet at the hotel. Or, perhaps you should just go to a nearby bakery or cafe that's much cheaper.

Instead of constantly buying drinks, bring along a water bottle. It's also great for the planet.

If you're planning to take a tour, make sure you know which meals are included beforehand. You might be on the hook to pay for some of the food yourself which can add to your budget.

If you're looking to experience the culinary culture in Victoria, taking a food tour or cooking class is a terrific way to do it. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. Some of the best food-related activities here include:

  • Chef Jacqui's French Cooking Classes for $157 details
  • Indian Cooking Master Class for $126 details
  • Street Food of Asia Cooking Class for $126 details

Recommended


Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Victoria

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Victoria typically cost an average of $1,820 (AU$2,915) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $1,820
    AU$2,915

Melbourne is home to various 19th-century architectural masterpieces. Today, many of these buildings serve as hotels, theaters, art galleries or anything else to support the culture and arts in this state. Take the time to wander the streets of the major towns and cities in Victoria. Follow those streets to the Australian Center for Contemporary Art and the nearby National Gallery of Victoria International. Both of these venues are free and the artist in you will love it.

For more in the art world, travel just outside of Melbourne to the Heide House. It was once the home of prominent art patrons who housed working artists of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Currently, the house is a museum with three different exhibition spaces and a sculpture park.

The shopper in your group will appreciate the markets scattered around the city. Gertrude Street is full of eclectic shops and boutiques, and Dagmar Rousset will have some of the wildest prints you've ever seen. Be sure to find the South Melbourne Market for the best selection of quintessential Australian souvenirs.

Also, this area is rich with history. Stroll through Melbourne or other towns like Ballarat, Maldon or Beechworth for the kind of atmosphere that will have you thinking you've stepped back in time.

Don't end that walk, though, without a wander through the Royal Botanic Gardens. This garden is full of the bizarre and beautiful flowers of Australia all year long. If you're there for their summer, stick around for a movie on the Central Lawn in their Moonlight Cinema.

To the southwest of Melbourne is the Great Ocean Road, home of many activities (more below) and the famous Twelve Apostles.



There is never a shortage of things to do in Victoria. If you're not wandering around and sampling the finest foods in Melbourne, you could easily be doing any outdoor activity your heart desires.

Head west for an afternoon with richer wildlife. From Wilson's Promontory to Gippsland's Wilderness Coast, you'll begin to see nature in ways you have never seen nature before.

Take a drive along the breathtaking coast of the Great Ocean Road to become familiar with this spectacularly scenic and famous stretch of coastline. Although the Twelve Apostles are the most famous landmark of this region, it is only one of many spectacular sights. Here's a list of 10 must see places to stop along the Great Ocean Road for more ideas. Several local and National Parks in the area are home to wildlife such as Koalas. Hiking trails are prevalent, including the Great Ocean Walk, a hiking trail stretching west from the town of Apollo for over 100 km.

Over in the High Country, the risky rivers and adventure filled forests make Errinundra and Snowy Rivers enticing to visitors all year round.

Also, if you're interested in art, Victoria has some fascinating artistic driving routes through the agricultural countryside. A number of farm silos have been painted with large murals, and they can been viewed by driving into the farmlands outside of the cities. For more information, see this great guide to the Silo Art Trails to see the painted silos in Victoria.

Local tours that last a few hours can be a great way to explore Victoria. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • Premium Great Ocean Road Tour Small Group - In Luxury Bus. For $157 details
  • Wilsons Promontory Full Day Cruise for $269 details
  • Alices Journeys Walking Tours of Daylesford 1.45pm FRI 9.45am SAT for $39 details

Recommended Activities


Nightlife Budget in Victoria

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $649 (AU$1,039) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Victoria per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $649
    AU$1,039
Nightlife Tips

While nightlife can be a blast, skipping a few rounds can significantly lower your travel expenses.

Tasting tours and nightlife activities are very popular in Victoria. A few of the favorites from previous visitors include:

  • Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience for $129 details
  • Melbourne Pub Crawl (Batmania Tours) for $12 details
  • Cruise Ship Friendly Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Port Pickup for $109 details

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Travel cost data last updated: Feb 28, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Victoria

  • During , the destination can get crowded and prices can rise significantly. To save money and enjoy a quieter experience, consider planning your visit for the shoulder or low seasons.
  • Taking your time while traveling can save you some cash, allowing you to soak in the area's beauty at a leisurely pace. If you cram every day full of activities, you'll likely spend a fortune. But by slowing down and savoring your experience, you often find that your expenses decrease.

Budgeting Challenges

  • There aren't many public transportation options in Victoria. Renting a car or organizing a form of transport, like a tour, might be necessary. Just know that this could stretch your budget in other places.
  • Victoria isn't known for its abundance of hostels, so if you're hoping to crash in a budget-friendly dorm, you might need to rethink your strategy. Consider looking for an affordable hotel or an apartment rental instead.
Traveling in Victoria
Victoria Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Just beneath New South Wales lies Australia's triangle shaped state, Victoria. This region, while not quite as popular as Sydney, is home to another of Australia's popular destinations, Melbourne. Consider this area because it has all the class and culture of Sydney, but without the large crowds. Additionally, this region is also famous for the Great Ocean Road as well as vineyards and wineries, gorgeous scenery, hiking trails, and quaint small towns.

Remember, when planning to visit anywhere in Australia that their seasons are opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. They celebrate Christmas with cool drinks and a day at the beach.



Regions

The state of Victoria is divided into twelve regions: Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Gippsland, Goldfields, High Country, Wimmera, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Sunraysia, Mallee, Goulburn Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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