Brisbane from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Brisbane, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Brisbane tripDay to day in Brisbane, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £29 | £30 |
| A balanced mix | £49 | £51 |
| Mostly restaurants | £60 | £61 |
- Local transport: about £1 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £1.45 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £9 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, budgetyourtrip.com, translink.com.au; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
29°F
28°M
27°A
25°M
23°J
20°J
20°A
21°S
24°O
26°N
27°D
28°
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (38 mm of rain) and February the wettest (156 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Australia, place by placeCompare: Australia or New Zealand · Australia or Thailand · Australia or Japan · Australia or United States
Visa for British travellers
An e-visa before you fly (eVisitor visa)
Allow at least 7 days before you fly.
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Brisbane
Queensland Museummuseum · a couple of hoursFree (Sciencentre charged); dinosaurs and Queensland natural history
Brisbane City Hall and Clock Towerlandmark · a couple of hoursFree clock tower lift tours booked at the Museum of Brisbane on level 3
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)gallery · a couple of hoursFree; next to the Queensland Art Gallery and State Library in the Cultural Precinct
South Bank Parklands and Streets Beachpark · half a dayFree inner-city lagoon beach, bougainvillea arbour and the Wheel of Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuaryzoo · half a dayReach it by the Mirimar river cruise from South Bank or bus 445; hand-feed kangaroos
Mount Coot-tha Lookoutviewpoint · a couple of hoursBus 471 from the city; combine with the botanic gardens and planetarium at the foot of the hill
- North Stradbroke Islandisland · a full day
Train to Cleveland then ferry; the Gorge Walk at Point Lookout for whales (June to November)
Roma Street Parklandgarden · a couple of hoursFree; next to Roma Street station, with the Spectacle Garden and rainforest walk
- Story Bridge Adventure Climbexperience · a couple of hours
Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs; around 2.5 hours all in
- CityCat ferry ride along the Brisbane Riverexperience · a couple of hours
Ride the catamaran from South Bank to New Farm Park or UQ with a standard transport ticket
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Brisbane cost?
Food and getting around come to about £30 a person a day eating street food, £51 with a balanced mix and £61 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (38 mm of rain) and February the wettest (156 mm); daytime highs run from 20 to 29 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Australia?
An e-visa before you fly (eVisitor visa). Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Brisbane?
Queensland Museum, Brisbane City Hall and Clock Tower, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
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