A Travel Price Comparison for Australia Torquay vs. Melbourne for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Torquay or Melbourne?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Torquay or Melbourne, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Torquay or Melbourne?

Torquay

Located on the eastern end of the Great Ocean Road, Torquay is a seaside town of Victoria famous for its surfing and beaches. Surf town through and through, it is also the headquarters for the Quiksilver and Rip Curl surf gear companies, and home to the Rip Curl Easter Pro, the world's longest running surf contest held on Bells Beach.

Melbourne

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.

Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Torquay?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Torquay is $88, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $182. 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 Torquay and Melbourne in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Torquay $40
    Melbourne $123
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Torquay $80
    Melbourne $246
Compare Hotels in Torquay and Melbourne

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Hotels in Torquay


Hotels in Melbourne


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Torquay $40
    Melbourne $20

Typical Local Transportation prices in Melbourne

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:


  • Airport Bus
    $11
  • Tram Ride
    $2.53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne

Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer: Melbourne to Moorabbin Airport (MBW): $622
  • Private Transfer from Melbourne to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport: $333
  • Private Transfer from Melbourne to Orlando (MCO) Airport: $319
  • Private 24 Seat Mini Bus CBD to Melbourne Airport Transfer: $276
  • Private Transfer from Melbourne to Port Canaveral: $246
  • Private 13 Seat Mini Bus CBD to Melbourne Airport Transfer: $236
  • Private Transfer: Melbourne to Avalon International Airport (AVV): $212
  • Melbourne Airport Transfers: Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Car: $144
  • Melbourne Airport Transfers: $137
  • Avalon Airport Transfers: $135
  • Departure Private Transfers: Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Van: $131
  • Melbourne Airport Transfers: Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Van: $124

Is it cheaper to fly into Torquay or Melbourne?

Prices for flights to both Melbourne and Torquay 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Torquay $26
    Melbourne $31

Typical Food prices in Melbourne

For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Coffee
    $2.66
  • Pizza
    $4.65

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne

For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • The Eynesbury Homestead: Dinner and 1.5-Hour Ghost Tour: $54
  • Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $63
  • Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Class: $72
  • Spice Factory 3-Hour Indian Cooking Class: $90
  • Private Australian Cooking Class in Melbourne using Native Produce: $125
  • Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Melbourne Private Food Tour: $131
  • Vegan Cooking Class: $146
  • Private Modern Australian Cooking Class with a Professional Chef in Melbourne: $166
  • Private Market Tour and Australian Cooking Class with a Local Chef in her Home: $203
  • [PRIVATE TOUR] Best Of Melbourne Food Tours: $462

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Torquay $11
    Melbourne $28

Tours and Activities in Torquay

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torquay.

  • 3 Day Private Tour Of Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road & Mornington Peninsula: $1,040
  • Cruise Ship Shore Excursion - Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour (12 Hour): $448
  • Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles Tour: $83
  • Great Ocean Road Full Day Private Experience: $561
  • Great Ocean Road Sunset Private Experience: $561
  • Great Ocean Road Tour Plus Koalas, Forest Walk And Morning Tea.: $105
  • Private Express Experience - 12 Apostles: $445
  • Private Great Ocean Road Full Day Tour - 1 Day Tour: $421
  • Private One Day Great Ocean Road Tour: $377

Tours and Activities in Melbourne

For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • '56 Chevrolet 3-Hour Bespoke Melbourne Classic Car Private Tour (4 person): $379
  • '56 Chevrolet 6-Hour Bespoke Melbourne Classic Car Private Tour (4 person): $683
  • '56 Chevrolet 6-Hour Dandenong Ranges Classic Car Private Tour (4 person): $683
  • '56 Chevrolet 6-Hour Yarra Valley Indulgence Classic Car Private Tour (4 person): $683
  • 12 Apostles Eco-Friendly Great Ocean Road Iconic Adventure from Melbourne: $119
  • 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Coast Express Private Tour: $375
  • 2 Day Exclusively Private Tour Of Phillip Island & The Great Ocean Road: $1,276
  • 2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour and Platypus paddle: $351
  • 2 Day Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne: $210
  • 2-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour Roundtrip from Melbourne: $257
  • 2-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Tour from Melbourne: $217
  • 2-Day Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade: $348

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Torquay $7.60
    Melbourne $17

Typical Alcohol prices in Melbourne

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $5.15

Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne

Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Melbourne Bar Hunt: Melbourne Breakout Bar Crawl: $12
  • Melbourne CBD Pub Crawl: $16
  • Carlton Brewhouse Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
  • Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne: $78
  • Hops and Barrels- Hop on Hop off Wine Tour Mornington Peninsula.: $83
  • Small-Group Guided Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
  • Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Local Harvest Tastings from Melbourne: $115
  • Yarra Valley Local Produce and Wine Tasting Tour: $115
  • Yarra Valley Wine Tour inc lunch with a glass of wine, tastings and chocolate: $115
  • Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tour Departing from Melbourne: $118
  • Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour Including Wine Tastings and 2-Course Lunch: $118
  • Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries Food and Wine Tour: $134

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Torquay and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Torquay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torquay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torquay 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne than you might in Torquay.


When is the best time to visit Torquay or Melbourne?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.

Should I visit Torquay or Melbourne in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Torquay and Melbourne.

Torquay is a little warmer than Melbourne in the summer. The temperature in Torquay is usually 26°C (78°F) in January, and Melbourne stays around 20°C (68°F).

Torquay gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Torquay usually receives more rain than Melbourne. Torquay gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January
    Torquay 26°C (78°F) 
    Melbourne 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Torquay or Melbourne in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Torquay as well as Melbourne.

In the autumn, Torquay is a little warmer than Melbourne. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Torquay in April are around 22°C (72°F), and Melbourne is about 15°C (60°F).

Torquay usually gets more rain in April than Melbourne. Torquay gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April
    Torquay 22°C (72°F) 
    Melbourne 15°C (60°F)

Should I visit Torquay or Melbourne in the Winter?

Both Melbourne and Torquay are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

In July, Torquay is generally much warmer than Melbourne. Temperatures in Torquay average around 15°C (59°F), and Melbourne stays around 9°C (49°F).

In July, Torquay usually receives more rain than Melbourne. Torquay gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July
    Torquay 15°C (59°F) 
    Melbourne 9°C (49°F)

Should I visit Torquay or Melbourne in the Spring?

Both Melbourne and Torquay during the spring are popular places to visit.

Torquay is much warmer than Melbourne in the spring. The temperature in Torquay is usually 21°C (71°F) in October, and Melbourne stays around 14°C (57°F).

Torquay usually gets more rain in October than Melbourne. Torquay gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October
    Torquay 21°C (71°F) 
    Melbourne 14°C (57°F)

Typical Weather for Melbourne and Torquay

Torquay Melbourne
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C (78°F) 164 mm (6.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Feb 25°C (78°F) 163 mm (6.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 24°C (76°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 19°C (65°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 22°C (72°F) 87 mm (3.4 in) 15°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 13°C (55°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Jul 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 9°C (49°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Aug 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 10°C (51°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sep 19°C (65°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (53°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 21°C (71°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Nov 23°C (74°F) 106 mm (4.2 in) 16°C (61°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 25°C (77°F) 134 mm (5.3 in) 18°C (65°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)


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