Melbourne from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne tripDay to day in Melbourne, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £22 | £25 |
| A balanced mix | £44 | £47 |
| Mostly restaurants | £68 | £71 |
- Local transport: about £3 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £1.07 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £18 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: travelarbitrage.net, esc.vic.gov.au, livingcost.org; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
26°F
25°M
23°A
20°M
16°J
13°J
13°A
13°S
16°O
19°N
21°D
23°
The most pleasant months are September to May. January is the driest month (45 mm of rain) and November the wettest (74 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 Melbourne
State Library Victorialandmark · a couple of hoursThe domed La Trobe Reading Room is the photo
Flinders Street Stationlandmark · a couple of hours
Shrine of Remembrancemonument · a couple of hours
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International)gallery · a couple of hours
Federation Squaresquare · a couple of hours- Hosier Lane street artstreet · a couple of hours
Eureka Skydeck (Melbourne Skydeck)tower · a couple of hours
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoriagarden · a couple of hours- Oakridge Wineswinery · a couple of hours
- Helen's Hill Estatewinery · a couple of hours
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 Melbourne cost?
Food and getting around come to about £25 a person a day eating street food, £47 with a balanced mix and £71 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
The most pleasant months are September to May. January is the driest month (45 mm of rain) and November the wettest (74 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 26 °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 Melbourne?
State Library Victoria, Flinders Street Station, Shrine of Remembrance, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International), Federation Square.
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