More than half of Australian respondents indicated in a survey conducted in October 2023 that they typically had a budget of between 1,000 and 5,000 Australian dollars per person on a week-long international holiday. Almost five percent of those surveyed said they typically spent more than 10,000 Australian dollars per person on a week-long international holiday.

Our statistics reveal the average cost of a holiday in Australia, plus the average cost of a holiday in Australia’s most popular travel destinations.

From 2010 to 2019, the total trip expenditure of international tourists visiting Australia had increased steadily. Total trip expenditure fell from over ** billion Australian dollars in 2019 to an all-time low of around *** billion in 2021. This significant change in an otherwise upward trend was largely due to global travel restrictions. However, international visitor trip expenditure rebounded in the 2024 financial year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels at over ** billion Australian dollars, indicating a strong recovery from the impact of the pandemic. International visitors to Australia: where are they traveling from? Among the top international source markets of visitors to Australia, New Zealand residents led the way, with over *** million visitors to Australia in the year ending June 2024, followed closely by tourists from China at nearly *******. The majority of international travelers came for vacations or to visit family and friends, with approximately ***** million holiday-makers that year. Notably, holiday-makers contributed the highest trip expenditure, at around **** billion Australian dollars. Regional preferences and economic impact of international tourism New South Wales emerged as the most popular destination of international visitors by state, welcoming over *** million international travelers in the year ended June 2024. This state alone accounted for more than a third of all international visitor nights across Australia. Tourists from China were the biggest spenders among international arrival groups to Australia in 2024, contributing about **** billion Australian dollars to the economy, followed by visitors from the United States, who spent just over *** billion.

Australia Tourism Accommodation: By Accommodation Type: Holiday Parks with 10 or More Rooms: Average Daily Rate data was reported at 128.761 AUD in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 147.740 AUD for Mar 2017. Australia Tourism Accommodation: By Accommodation Type: Holiday Parks with 10 or More Rooms: Average Daily Rate data is updated quarterly, averaging 134.654 AUD from Sep 2016 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 147.740 AUD in Mar 2017 and a record low of 128.761 AUD in Jun 2017. Australia Tourism Accommodation: By Accommodation Type: Holiday Parks with 10 or More Rooms: Average Daily Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Research Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Q017: Tourism Accommodation Statistics.

in financial year 2020, international tourists that were in Australia for education spent on average ****** Australian dollars during their trip. By comparison, an average trip for the purpose of a holiday cost travelers just over ***** Australian dollars.

Australians spent an average of ***** U.S. dollars per departure when traveling overseas in 2019. The amount spent on overseas holidays per departure had up until then increased incrementally since 2016 after falling from a peak of over ***** U.S. dollars per trip in 2011 and 2012. The United States, New Zealand, and Indonesia were among the most popular destinations for Australian visitors.

Inbound visitors to Australia

Over the last decade, the number of overseas visitors to Australia has steadily increased, reaching *** million in the fiscal year 2019. The state of Victoria alone welcomed approximately ***** million international visitors in that year. However, with global lockdowns and travel restrictions, this trend did not continue into the fiscal years ahead, as the number of international inbound travelers to Australia decreased significantly, dropping to *** million tourists in 2020.

GDP of Australia’s tourism sector

From 2015 to 2019, the tourism sector contributed ** percent of Australia's gross domestic product. This refers to the share of GDP generated by all industries with direct contact with visitors. This share declined drastically following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and is not expected to recover completely until 2025.

Hotels and resorts in Australia faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. Australia's border closures resulted in collapsing occupancy rates, a drastic reduction in employment numbers and a sharp drop in revenue. However, government stimulus and easing restrictions in 2022 led to a quick resurgence in revenue and employment, driven by heightened travel demand and the ability to raise room tariffs. Major hotels and resorts focused on luxury tourism, capitalising on international travellers' preference for high-end accommodation. This expanded the luxury segment and contributed to the swift post-pandemic recovery. Although occupancy rates remain below pre-pandemic levels, a consistent rise in average daily rates has pushed up revenue over the past few years. Hotels and resorts heavily rely on domestic tourism, which has struggled in recent years because of the cost-of-living crisis. Despite this, luxury tourism from international visitors has increased, with large hotel chains investing in partnerships with boutique hotels to cater to this market. A strong rebound in travel demand post-pandemic has seen profitability improve over the past few years. Overall, revenue is expected to climb by an annualised 4.9% to $14.8 billion over the five years through 2024-25. This includes a slight increase of 3.2% in the current year. Over the next few years, the Hotels and Resorts industry is set to see a considerable shift. International visitor arrivals are set to reach record levels by 2026-27, providing growth prospects for hotels and resorts. Yet, changes in regulations, like visa restrictions and international student caps, could cast a shadow over this positive outlook. Occupancy rates are set to remain stable, facilitating plans for growth strategies and expansion. Domestic tourism will also see slow yet steady growth thanks to improved economic conditions and easing cost-of-living pressures. Still, demand growth rates are set to diminish compared to the past few years, causing businesses to resort to promotional strategies, which will negatively impact profit margins. The high cash rate is projected to slow hotel construction after a period of active expansion. Still, the number of hotels and resorts is poised to climb. Despite revenue growth, intensifying internal competition from growing establishment numbers has the potential to constrict profit margins. On the positive side, government regulations affecting short-term rental platforms could relieve external competitive pressures, providing hotels and resorts with a pricing advantage. Overall, revenue is projected to climb at an annualised 2.6% through 2029-30, to $16.9 billion.

Between January 2016 to January 2023, the average daily occupancy rate of unpowered campsites in Australia has fluctuated between ** and ** percent occupancy. The summer school holidays in Australia fall over January, making the month a popular time for families to travel.

CPI: YoY: All excl Volatile Items & Holiday Travel data was reported at 2.600 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.700 % for Feb 2025. CPI: YoY: All excl Volatile Items & Holiday Travel data is updated monthly, averaging 2.700 % from Sep 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 79 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.400 % in Jun 2020. CPI: YoY: All excl Volatile Items & Holiday Travel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I002: Consumer Price Index: Sep 2017=100: Monthly.

Between January 2016 to January 2023, the average daily occupancy rate of powered campsites in Australia has increased considerably from 30 percent in January 2016 to over 60 percent in 2023. The summer school holidays in Australia fall over January, making the month a popular time for families to travel.

。旅游住宿：按住宿类型：有10间或更多客房的假日公园：日均房价数据按年更新，06-01-2017至06-01-2017期间平均值为137.108澳大利亚元，共1份观测结果。CEIC提供的旅游住宿：按住宿类型：有10间或更多客房的假日公园：日均房价数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Tourism Research Australia，数据归类于全球数据库的澳大利亚 – 表 AU.Q018：旅游住宿统计：年度。

旅游住宿：按住宿类型：有10间或更多客房的假日公园：日均房价在06-01-2017达128.761澳大利亚元，相较于03-01-2017的147.740澳大利亚元有所下降。旅游住宿：按住宿类型：有10间或更多客房的假日公园：日均房价数据按季更新，09-01-2016至06-01-2017期间平均值为134.654澳大利亚元，共4份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于03-01-2017，达147.740澳大利亚元，而历史最低值则出现于06-01-2017，为128.761澳大利亚元。CEIC提供的旅游住宿：按住宿类型：有10间或更多客房的假日公园：日均房价数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Tourism Research Australia，数据归类于全球数据库的澳大利亚 – 表 AU.Q017：旅游住宿统计。