Sun-chasers’ Deals: Save on Last Minute Getaways!

KAYAK Brand Director Nicola Carmichael commented:

“Last minute travellers could be in luck this long weekend as we’re seeing some great prices across flights, car hire and hotel stays, with daily car hire prices having decreased by around 20% compared to last year.*

Despite the King’s Birthday weekend typically being a busy time to travel, domestic flight prices are on par with the winter average – so why not take the extra time off work as an opportunity to head interstate on a holiday!

For those considering a last minute booking, it pays to fly off-peak. We recommend extending your leave to fly home on Wednesday June 13, which could save you around $131 compared to travelling on the public holiday Monday.”

KAYAK.com.au flight search insights for travel over the King’s Birthday long weekend*

Flights insights*

• The average domestic return economy airfare is $368, which is actually on-par (only a 2% rise) on the winter average

  • The most expensive day to fly is the public holiday itself (June 12) at $433 on average

  • The cheapest day to fly is Wednesday June 13 at $302 on average – a good incentive to take an extra day of holiday!

The best value domestic destinations over the King’s Birthday long weekend are as follows*:

1. Sydney – average price $245

2. Gold Coast – average price $299

3. Brisbane – average price  $322

4. Melbourne – average price $324

5. Hobart – average price $328

6. Cairns – average price $480

7. Perth – average price $536

Car hire insight*

• Great news for road trippers, the average car rental price is down around 21% compared to the same period last year, sitting at $83 a day on average

• Tasmania is the most affordable state to hire a car in over this period at $63 per day on average, while the Northern Territory is the priciest at $147 on average

Hotels insights*

The average price for a nights stay in a hotel over this period is $231 (flat against 2022 pricing)

Data Methodology: *Based on flight, car rental and hotel searches made on KAYAK.com.au and associated brands between  01.01.2023  and 28.05.2023 for travel between 07.06.23 and 14.06.2023. They were compared to searches for the same period in 2022. All prices are current at publication and may vary over time. Destinations have been calculated using searches on KAYAK.com.au. All flight prices are average prices for economy, return tickets with departure from any airport in Australia. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed. Percentages for changes in searches are approximate. All prices for hotels are average prices for 1 night in a double room in 3-4 star hotels.  All car hire prices are an average for one day car hire for all vehicle classes.