How much do five days in Melbourne cost?
Budget around €1543 per person for five days in Melbourne (Australia), flight included: €993 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Nice in November 2026 — and about €550 on the ground, that is €110 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €993 | €330 | €1323 |
| 5 days | €993 | €550 | €1543 |
| 7 days | €993 | €770 | €1763 |
| 10 days | €993 | €1100 | €2093 |
| 14 days | €993 | €1540 | €2533 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€993 from Nice), living costs at the country average (€110/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €77 | €385 | €1378 |
| Standard | €110 | €550 | €1543 |
| Comfort | €198 | €990 | €1983 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Melbourne: accommodation ≈ €50, meals ≈ €39, transport and sundries ≈ €22.
The flight: which city to leave from?
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Melbourne to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Melbourne cost?
Budget around €1543 per person for five days in Melbourne, flight included: €993 for the return flight (best fare observed from Nice in November 2026) and about €550 on the ground (€110 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €1378; in comfort you climb to €1983.
What daily budget should I plan for in Melbourne?
About €110 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Australia: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €77 on a shoestring and €198 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Melbourne an expensive destination?
At €110 a day, Melbourne is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Melbourne?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €993 from Nice, up to €1002 from Paris. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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