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Marine Quarter Apartments By Cllix - Southport - Living room
Marine Quarter Apartments By Cllix
Southport, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(49)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
435 ﷼+
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Bird Abode - Maryborough - Living room
Bird Abode
Maryborough, VIC, Australia
9.4Wonderful(53)
Parking
Air Conditioning
784 ﷼+
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Noosa River Retreat - Noosa Heads - Patio
Noosa River Retreat
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
9.1Wonderful(1096)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
469 ﷼+
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Aqualine Apartments On The Broadwater - Southport - Balcony
Aqualine Apartments On The Broadwater
Southport, QLD, Australia
8.5Very good(579)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
566 ﷼+
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Palmerston Tower on Southport Broadwater - Southport - Balcony
Palmerston Tower on Southport Broadwater
Southport, QLD, Australia
7.6Good(594)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
428 ﷼+
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Gilbert by Whiskey June - Maryborough - Bedroom
Gilbert by Whiskey June
Maryborough, VIC, Australia
9.4Wonderful(30)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
795 ﷼+
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Kirra Beach Apartments - Coolangatta - Living room
Kirra Beach Apartments
Coolangatta, QLD, Australia
8.1Very good(1068)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
484 ﷼+
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Terminus Apartment Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection - Newcastle - Living room
Terminus Apartment Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Newcastle CBD
8.8Very good(1535)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
488 ﷼+
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Discovery Parks - Alice Springs - Alice Springs - Bedroom
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Alice Springs, NT, Australia
8.9Very good(289)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
343 ﷼+
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Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park - Southport - Pool
Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
Southport, QLD, Australia
8.8Very good(1336)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
500 ﷼+
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Modern family home with pool - Carisbrook
Modern family home with pool
Carisbrook, VIC, Australia
9.7Wonderful(12)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
1,425 ﷼+
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Maryborough Central Home - Maryborough
Maryborough Central Home
Maryborough, VIC, Australia
7.7Good(2)
Parking
469 ﷼+
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A5U3 Hostel - Southport
A5U3 Hostel
Southport, QLD, Australia
5.4Fair(192)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
225 ﷼+
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Ruby by Whiskey June - Maryborough
Ruby by Whiskey June
Maryborough, VIC, Australia
9.3Wonderful(14)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
784 ﷼+
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Private Bedroom and Bathroom in a shared Apartment - Main Beach
Private Bedroom and Bathroom in a shared Apartment
Main Beach, QLD, Australia
8.9Very good(17)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
334 ﷼+
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Stunning view close to everything - Southport
Stunning view close to everything
Southport, QLD, Australia
9.1Wonderful(111)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
754 ﷼+
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Low season

June

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

598 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

683 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 260% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Australia vacation rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap vacation rental in Australia, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest vacation homes in Australia can be found in March and April.
  • The cheapest night for renting a vacation home in Australia is Tuesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Wednesday.
  • Vacation rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their vacation rental in Australia for 6 days.
  • Pool, kitchen/kitchenette, air-conditioned, hot tub, parking, pet friendly, and spa are the most popular vacation rental property amenities in Australia
  • Vacation rentals in Australia are around 5% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Australia.
  • New South Wales is the region in Australia with the most affordable vacation rental properties, with around 35,029 properties and an average price of 320 ﷼ per night. The most popular vacation homes in New South Wales are High Cross Randwick by Sydney Lodges, Terminus Apartment Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, and Park Regis Concierge Apartments.

FAQs when booking a vacation home in Australia

  • What is the most popular vacation rental destination in Australia?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular destination is Surfers Paradise (38% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Sydney (25%) and Adelaide (25%). Searches for vacation rentals in Noosa Heads (13%) are also popular.

  • How much is a vacation rental in Australia for tonight?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Australia vacation rentals for tonight for as low as 195 ﷼. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a vacation rental in Australia for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Australia vacation rentals for this weekend for as low as 219 ﷼ per night. Search here for similar prices

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Australia?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your vacation home in Australia. You’ll find apartments, chalets, cottages, houses, holiday parks, homestays, luxury tents, villas, lodges, cabins, campgrounds, farm stays, caravans, condos, agritourism, boats, treehouses, bungalows, caravan parks, recreational vehicles and towers.

  • What are some of the most-loved vacation rentals available in Australia?

    There are many types of properties available for Australia vacation rentals. If you’re looking for something special, vacation rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments and Adge Hotel and Residences.

  • Are there any pet-friendly vacation rentals in Australia?

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly Australia vacation rentals, with around 7% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

  • What are the most popular regions of Australia for vacation rentals?

    Based on KAYAK vacation rental searches, the most popular region to stay in Australia is New South Wales. Other popular choices include Queensland and Victoria.

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