Sydney from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Sydney, 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 Sydney tripDay to day in Sydney, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £27 | £37 |
| A balanced mix | £45 | £54 |
| Mostly restaurants | £66 | £76 |
- Local transport: about £9 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £1.37 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £16 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, transportnsw.info; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are April to January. September is the driest month (43 mm of rain) and February the wettest (134 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 Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge walk and Pylon Lookoutbridge · a couple of hoursFree pedestrian walkway on the east side; the Pylon Lookout has 200 steps
Bondi Beachbeach · half a daySwim between the flags; Bondi Icebergs rock pool at the south end
Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chairgarden · a couple of hoursFree; the classic Opera House and bridge photo is from Mrs Macquarie's Point
The Rocksold town · a couple of hoursWeekend markets and Sydney's oldest pubs under the bridge
Taronga Zoozoo · half a dayFerry from Circular Quay then the Sky Safari cable car up; koalas, platypus and harbour views
Darling Harbourharbour · half a daySEA LIFE Aquarium, Maritime Museum and waterfront restaurants
Art Gallery of New South Walesgallery · a couple of hoursFree entry to the main collection, including Indigenous Australian art
- The Rocks Marketsmarket · a couple of hours
Paddy's Markets Haymarketmarket · a couple of hours- Paddington Marketsmarket · 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 Sydney cost?
Food and getting around come to about £37 a person a day eating street food, £54 with a balanced mix and £76 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
The most pleasant months are April to January. September is the driest month (43 mm of rain) and February the wettest (134 mm); daytime highs run from 17 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 Sydney?
Sydney Harbour Bridge walk and Pylon Lookout, Bondi Beach, Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair, The Rocks, Taronga Zoo.
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