Cairns Trip Budget Calculator

Estimate your total travel costs for a trip to Cairns, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Daintree and Port Douglas. Prices are in Australian dollars.

Your estimated budget

Daily cost 680 AUD ≈ 449 USD

Total trip cost 4,760 AUD ≈ 3142 USD

Daily breakdown

Accommodation 160 AUD / day Standard double hotel room ≈ 106 USD / day

Food 75 AUD / day Sit-down restaurants ≈ 50 USD / day

Transport 45 AUD / day Rental car + occasional taxi ≈ 30 USD / day

Activities 120 AUD / day Paid attractions, guided tours, reef park fees ≈ 79 USD / day

Activities per day 280 AUD / day Great Barrier Reef day trip, Diving & certification ≈ 185 USD / day

Estimates based on typical 2026 prices. Actual costs vary by season and neighbourhood. The activities total is averaged across your selected extras, including reef park fees where applicable.