How much do five days in Sydney cost?
Budget around €1479 per person for five days in Sydney (Australia), flight included: €929 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 | €929 | €330 | €1259 |
| 5 days | €929 | €550 | €1479 |
| 7 days | €929 | €770 | €1699 |
| 10 days | €929 | €1100 | €2029 |
| 14 days | €929 | €1540 | €2469 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€929 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 | €1314 |
| Standard | €110 | €550 | €1479 |
| Comfort | €198 | €990 | €1919 |
- 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 Sydney: accommodation ≈ €50, meals ≈ €39, transport and sundries ≈ €22.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice | €929 | November 2026 | €1479 |
| Paris | €936 | November 2026 | €1486 |
| Geneva | €1068 | December 2026 | €1618 |
| Lyon | €1077 | November 2026 | €1627 |
| Brussels | €1292 | January 2027 | €1842 |
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 Sydney 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 Sydney cost?
Budget around €1479 per person for five days in Sydney, flight included: €929 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 €1314; in comfort you climb to €1919.
What daily budget should I plan for in Sydney?
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 Sydney an expensive destination?
At €110 a day, Sydney 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 Sydney?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €929 from Nice, up to €1292 from Brussels. 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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