Holiday Budget Planner

Budget travellers can survive on $50–70 AUD/day in Bali (guesthouses, warungs, local transport). Mid-range travellers spending $100–150/day will enjoy 3-star hotels, sit-down restaurants, and activities like surfing or spa days. $200+ per day is very comfortable. Bali is one of the most affordable holiday destinations for Australians — your dollar goes roughly 3–4× further than at home.

Generally, shoulder seasons (April–May and September–October) offer the best value — flights are cheaper and crowds are smaller. Avoid Australian school holidays (especially July, September/October, and Christmas) for domestic travel. For Bali, the dry season (May–September) is peak; the wet season (November–March) is cheaper but can have heavy rain. For Europe, April–May or September beats the July–August peak by 20–40% on flights.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas travel. Australia has no reciprocal health agreements with most countries, meaning a medical emergency (e.g., hospitalisation in the USA or Japan) can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Insurance typically covers medical evacuation, cancellation, lost baggage, and delays. Expect to pay $4–12 AUD per person per day depending on age, destination, and coverage level.