Melbourne
Australia · city · food · art · wine
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,927 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,380 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $476 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $608 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,120 |
| likely $3,296–$4,944 · $2,060 per person · $515 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,380 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,041 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,152 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $640 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,741 |
| likely $4,593–$6,890 · $2,871 per person · $718 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,380 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,172 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,144 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $704 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,248 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $112 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,856 |
| likely $7,085–$10,627 · $4,428 per person · $1,107 per day · medium confidence | |