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Travel vaccination costs in Australia
Compare indicative Australian travel vaccine prices, malaria tablet costs and access routes. Prices are in AUD and can vary by clinic, destination, stock and whether a travel medicine consultation is charged separately.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. All prices in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
A travel medicine consult in Australia commonly costs around A$70-A$150. Private travel vaccines can range from about A$50-A$90 for typhoid to A$300-A$380 per dose for Japanese encephalitis. Yellow fever must be given at an approved centre if you need a certificate.
Indicative Australian travel vaccine prices
| Item | Indicative cost | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel medicine consult | A$70-A$150 | GP or travel clinic | Some clinics bulk-bill eligible consults; travel vaccines are often private. |
| Hepatitis A | A$80-A$130 | Private travel vaccine | May be recommended for some destinations and activities. |
| Typhoid | A$50-A$90 | Private travel vaccine | Commonly recommended for travel to higher-risk food and water settings. |
| Yellow fever | A$120-A$180 | Approved centre only | Only authorised yellow fever vaccination centres can issue certificates. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | A$120-A$180 per dose | Private | Usually a multi-dose course before travel. |
| Japanese encephalitis | A$300-A$380 per dose | Private or targeted public programmes | Traveller recommendation depends on duration, season and destination. |
| Malaria tablets | A$20-A$150 per course | Private prescription | Cost depends on medicine, destination and trip length. |
Yellow fever
In Australia, yellow fever vaccination typically costs around A$120-A$180 at private travel clinics. Only approved centres can administer the vaccine and provide recognised certification.
Rabies
A rabies pre-travel vaccine course in Australia commonly costs A$120-A$180 per dose, so a multi-dose course can cost around A$360-A$540 before any consultation fee.
Hepatitis A and B
In Australia, hepatitis A commonly costs around A$80-A$130 privately, while hepatitis B pricing depends on dose, combination products and eligibility for routine or catch-up vaccination.
Japanese encephalitis
In Australia, private Japanese encephalitis vaccination can be materially more expensive, often around A$300-A$380 per dose, unless a traveller or local risk group is covered by a public programme.
Malaria tablets
In Australia, malaria tablets commonly cost around A$20-A$150 per trip depending on medicine choice, trip duration and whether a GP or travel clinic consultation is charged.
Typhoid
In Australia, typhoid vaccine commonly costs around A$50-A$90 privately, before any separate travel medicine consultation fee.
Major-city travel vaccine coverage
| City | Scrape targets | Price context | Local guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, NSW | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Melbourne, VIC | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Brisbane, QLD | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Perth, WA | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Adelaide, SA | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Gold Coast, QLD | 2 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Canberra, ACT | 3 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Hobart, TAS | 2 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Darwin, NT | 2 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
| Newcastle, NSW | 2 provider networks monitored | A$70-A$150 consult; A$50-A$380 per vaccine depending on product | View city guide |
Latest scrape evidence
Provider pages monitored for Australian vaccine availability, price visibility and major-city coverage.
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Yellow Fever | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Rabies | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Hepatitis A | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Hepatitis B | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Typhoid | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Malaria | Service mentioned; price not published in crawlable text |
| Travel Vaccination Clinic | Sydney, NSW | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
| Travel Doctor TMVC | Sydney, NSW | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
| Travel Doctor TMVC | Melbourne, VIC | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
| Travel Doctor TMVC | Brisbane, QLD | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
| Travel Doctor TMVC | Perth, WA | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
| Travel Doctor TMVC | Adelaide, SA | Travel vaccination clinic availability | City mentioned in crawlable text |
Book early
Seek travel health advice 6 to 12 weeks before departure where possible, especially for multi-dose vaccines.
Certificate checks
Yellow fever certificates must come from approved vaccination centres when required for destination or transit rules.
Total trip cost
Ask whether the consultation, prescription, certificate, course doses and malaria tablets are all included in the quote.
Sources & further reading
- Australian Government: Immunisation for travel — Australian Government advice to consult a doctor or travel clinic 6 to 12 weeks before travel.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook: international travellers — ATAGI guidance on routine, risk-based and required travel vaccines.
- Australian Government: yellow fever — Australian yellow fever travel requirements and approved vaccination centre rules.
- Smartraveller health advice — Australian travel health planning and destination advice.
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