Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island or Mount Bromo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mount Bromo or Fraser Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Bromo or Fraser Island? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Mount Bromo or Fraser Island?
Mount Bromo
Mt. Bromo is the most famous active volcano in East Java at 2,329 meters high. Most visit Mt. Bromo to see the spectacular sunrise over the Tenggar-Caldera. Cemoro Lawang is the most popular town where tourists stay while visiting. Be prepared with cash ahead of time, as you'll have a hard time finding an ATM in town.
While you may be accustomed to warmer weather in other cities on the island, the highlands of Mt. Bromo will require that you dress warmly, if only for the night and early morning that you're there to see the sunrise, as temperatures may drop to freezing. There are many vendors selling hats and gloves if you need them.
Daytime temperatures, on the other hand, are much warmer in high 60s. Note that wet season takes place from November to March, and the months of January and February experience the heaviest rains and even flooding.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Indonesia, The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best Water Sports Tour Packages in Australia, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Bromo $22Fraser Island $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Bromo is $22, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $206. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Mount Bromo and Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Bromo $11Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Bromo $22Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Mount Bromo and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Mount Bromo or Fraser Island? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Bromo $7.31Fraser Island $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Bromo or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island and Mount Bromo change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMount Bromo $5.32Fraser Island $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Bromo $8.20Fraser Island $44
Tours and Activities in Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $52
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $72
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $98
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise : $79
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $109
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Day Tour: $180
- K'gari/2-Day Tagalong Tour from Hervey Bay: $340
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $164
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Bromo $4.61Fraser Island $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Bromo and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Mount Bromo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mount Bromo is in Asia and Fraser Island is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mount Bromo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Bromo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island than you might in Mount Bromo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Bromo Expensive? and Is Fraser Island Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.