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MOST POPULARBrisbane
Holiday homes from £27
Cairns
Holiday homes from £30
Perth
Holiday homes from £17
Sydney
Holiday homes from £27
Melbourne
Holiday homes from £27
Surfers Paradise
Holiday homes from £94

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Burleigh Heads Koala Park Pool & Parking - Burleigh Heads - Living room
Burleigh Heads Koala Park Pool & Parking
Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia
9.4Wonderful(3)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£201+
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Across the road from the beach and 3 minutes walk to vibrant Peregian Village - Noosa Heads - Bedroom
Across the road from the beach and 3 minutes walk to vibrant Peregian Village
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
9.8Wonderful(14)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£262+
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Awesome Apt meters from Indian Ocean Beach - Hosted by Canstay - Fremantle - Kitchen
Awesome Apt meters from Indian Ocean Beach - Hosted by Canstay
Fremantle, WA, Australia
8.0Very Good(10)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£91+
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Bondi Breeze Apartment - Bondi Beach - Living room
Bondi Breeze Apartment
Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia
8.9Very Good(5)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
£256+
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Brilliant Apt by Rottnest Ferry and Fremantle Oval - Hosted by Canstay - Fremantle - Kitchen
Brilliant Apt by Rottnest Ferry and Fremantle Oval - Hosted by Canstay
Fremantle, WA, Australia
6.0Okay(5)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£79+
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Noosa River Retreat - Noosa Heads - Bedroom
Noosa River Retreat
Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia
9.0Wonderful(1182)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£142+
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Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments - Cairns - Bedroom
Bay Village Tropical Retreat & Apartments
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.4Good(1627)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£82+
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Sound of Waves in Bondi - Bondi Beach - Living room
Sound of Waves in Bondi
Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia
8.4Very Good(5)
Apartment
£296+
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Bondi local garden living 5 mins walk to beach - Bondi Beach - Living room
Bondi local garden living 5 mins walk to beach
Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia
6.9Okay(9)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£173+
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Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach - Sydney - Beach
Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW, Australia
7.7Good(1653)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£167+
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Spacious Ground Floor Retreat by Burleigh Beach - Cedar Creek, Gold Coast - Pool
Spacious Ground Floor Retreat by Burleigh Beach
Cedar Creek, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£199+
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Seascape Holidays - Tropic Sands - Port Douglas - Living room
Seascape Holidays - Tropic Sands
Port Douglas, QLD, Australia
7.8Good(354)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£64+
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Royal Palm Villas - Cairns - Building
Royal Palm Villas
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.7Good(154)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£82+
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Southern Cross Atrium Apartments - Cairns - Living room
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns CBD
8.2Very Good(3122)
Apartment
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£89+
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Piermonde Apartments Cairns - Cairns - Balcony
Piermonde Apartments Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.7Very Good(788)
Apartment
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
£167+
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Three bedrooms Unit with free parking - Hobart
Three bedrooms Unit with free parking
City Centre
6.8Okay(45)
Apartment
Air conditioning
£421+
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KAYAK’s insights for holiday rentals in Australia

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Australia with confidence.

How early should you book a vacation rental in Australia?

Book at least 39 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Australia vacation rental.
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March
February
£144
£155
Cheapest month to stay with an average 6% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 86% 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 holiday rental

  • If you’re looking for a cheap holiday rental in Australia, you should consider visiting during the low season. The cheapest holiday homes in Australia can be found in March and September.
  • The cheapest night for renting a holiday home in Australia is Wednesday. In contrast, the most expensive is Friday.
  • Holiday rentals are a popular choice for both long and short-term stays. KAYAK users usually book their holiday rental in Australia for 11 days.
  • The cheapest Australia holiday rental found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £52, while the most expensive was £183.
  • Pool, kitchen/kitchenette, air-conditioned, hot tub, parking, pet friendly, and spa are the most popular holiday rental property amenities in Australia
  • Holiday rentals in Australia are around 2% more expensive than hotels on average. Search here to compare prices for all accommodation types in Australia.
  • South Australia is the region in Australia with the most affordable holiday rental properties, with around 5,490 properties and an average price of £89 per night. The most popular holiday homes in South Australia are Neagles Retreat Villas, Reillys Wines Heritage Cottages, and Econo Lodge Dockside Glenelg.

FAQs when booking a holiday home in Australia

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

    Based on KAYAK holiday rental searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (10% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (10%) and Perth (9%). Searches for holida rentals in Brisbane (8%), Townsville (6%) and Surfers Paradise (4%) are also popular.

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Australia holiday rentals for tonight for as little as £22. Search here for similar prices

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

    In the last 72 hours, users have found Australia holiday rentals for this weekend for as little as £22 per night. Search here for similar prices

  • How much is a holiday rental for a week in Australia?

    The average price for a weekly Australia holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is £715.

  • How much is a holiday rental for a month in Australia?

    The average price for a monthly Australia holiday rental found by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks is £3,062.

  • What types of holiday rentals are available in Australia?

    There are loads of different property types that you can make your holiday home in Australia. You’ll find apartments, houses, campsites, homestays, villas, cottages, cabins, campgrounds, chalets, lodges, aparthotels, luxury tents, caravans, hotels, condos, agritourism, farm stays, hostels and bungalows.

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

    There are many types of properties available for Australia holiday rentals. If you’re looking for something special, holiday rentals most loved by KAYAK users are Flinders Street 238, Clements House At Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia and Cockatoo Island Accommodation.

  • What are the most popular Australia holiday rentals for a large group?

    If you’re a large group then you’ll need plenty of space. The highest rated holiday homes that can sleep 6 people or more by KAYAK users are Scarborough Apartments and Sun City, 4 Bedroom Ocean View Family Apartment - Kids Stay Free.

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

    There are a number of dog and pet-friendly Australia holiday rentals, with around 6% allowing you to bring your pet along with you.

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

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

Where to stay in Australia?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Australia by showing you the exact location of each holiday home.

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