Sydney
Australia · beach · city · nature · food
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,494 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 | $2,312 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $506 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $320 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,170 |
| likely $3,669–$4,670 · $2,085 per person · $521 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,312 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,101 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,200 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $352 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $704 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,885 |
| likely $5,179–$6,591 · $2,942 per person · $736 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,312 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,291 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $736 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,376 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $9,171 |
| likely $8,070–$10,271 · $4,585 per person · $1,146 per day · high confidence | |