Short-term rentals in Australia: nightly prices and registration
A short-term stay in Australia can start from about A$20 a night, and temporary accommodation in Melbourne averages A$120 to A$300 a night according to a city guide. For current prices in your city, describe your dates and number of guests in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate short-term rental prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites, listings and city guidance)| Type | Price |
|---|
| Listed stay, per night, from | from about A$20 a night |
| Cabin, 28 nights | A$130 per night (A$4,022 in total) |
| Home, 28 nights, taxes and fees included | A$176 per night (A$6,100 in total) |
| Temporary accommodation, Melbourne | A$120 to A$300 a night |
| Beach apartment, bills included | about A$420 a week |
| Three-bedroom house, Sunshine Beach | about A$650 a week |
These figures are approximate. Prices differ a lot by location, so compare the same unit: per night, per week or per 28 nights.
Registration rules by state and council
Rules differ widely. In New South Wales a registration fee of A$65 applies to every new short-term rental, and registrations must be renewed each year. On the Gold Coast there is no registration system, but a host needs planning approval, A$10 million of insurance and working smoke alarms. Western Australia is moving to a more consistent set of planning rules for short-term accommodation. Ask the host for the registration or approval number before you book.
Season and dates
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Give exact dates in your request, because a single night, a week and 28 nights are all quoted differently. A stay that runs across a season change should be priced for the full period, not for the first night.
How the price is quoted
Listings state the price per night, per week or as a total for 28 nights, and some include taxes and fees. Check whether the figure includes them before you compare offers. Some listings say AU$ and others A$, so write your budget in A$ and ask whether taxes and fees are included.
Write your request on BlaBlaPrice: the city, dates, number of guests and bedrooms, and whether you need parking. BlaBlaPrice asks about anything missing, searches for prices and businesses in Australia, and shows what it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offers, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. For specific types see houses for daily or hourly rent or hotels and holiday resorts.
Questions and answers
How much does a short-term rental cost per night in Australia?
Listed stays start from about A$20 a night. One 28-night cabin stay was quoted at A$130 per night, A$4,022 in total. Prices depend on the place and its location.
Do I need to check registration before booking?
Yes. In New South Wales a new registration costs A$65, and registrations are renewed yearly. On the Gold Coast a host needs planning approval and A$10 million of insurance, so ask for the approval number.
How much is temporary accommodation in Melbourne?
A city guide puts the average at A$120 to A$300 a night, with the rate usually lower for longer stays.
How much does a beach rental cost per week?
Listings show about A$420 a week for a beach apartment with bills included, and about A$650 a week for a three-bedroom house in Sunshine Beach.
