OceaniaCity
Sydney
Australia
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Sydney is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
73
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
36
Safety
80
Culture
84
Health
86
Internet
78
Outdoors
84
Access
80
Practical details
Capital
Canberra
Languages
English
Population
27.5M
Time zone
UTC+05:00, UTC+06:30, UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:30, UTC+10:00, UTC+10:30, UTC+11:30
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Trip basics
Best months
Oct · Nov · Mar
Climate
Southern coastal
Warmest month
Jan · 25°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 65/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$291
Local daily spend
A$420
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
Check the latest advisory details before booking.
Source country update: 05/30/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
AUD
Best months list
Mar · Oct · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image