A practical price guide so you know what to budget before your appointment.
Most travel vaccinations are not covered by Medicare and must be paid for out of pocket. Costs vary between clinics and can change, so always confirm pricing when you book. The table below gives approximate ranges based on published Australian travel clinic prices.
| Vaccine | Doses | Approx. Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 doses (0, 6-12 months) | $60–$80 per dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses (0, 1, 6 months) | $50–$70 per dose |
| Hepatitis A + B (Twinrix) | 3 doses | $70–$90 per dose |
| Typhoid (injection) | 1 dose | $50–$70 |
| Typhoid (oral) | 3 capsules | $50–$65 |
| Yellow Fever | 1 dose (lifetime) | $90–$120 |
| Japanese Encephalitis | 2 doses | $300–$400 total |
| Rabies (pre-exposure) | 2-3 doses | $300–$400 total |
| Cholera (Dukoral) | 2 oral doses | $70–$100 |
| Meningococcal | 1 dose | $60–$100 |
| Polio booster | 1 dose | $40–$60 |
| Influenza | 1 dose (annual) | $20–$35 |
| Measles/Mumps/Rubella | Check records | $0–$40 |
| Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis | Booster | $30–$50 |
Most travel clinics charge a consultation fee of $30-$60 on top of vaccine costs. This covers the doctor's assessment of your itinerary and personalised advice. Some clinics waive the fee if you receive vaccines on the same visit.
Low-risk destination (Japan, Singapore, Europe): $60–$150. Usually just Hep A/B updates and routine boosters.
Medium-risk destination (Thailand, Bali, Mexico): $110–$300. Typically Hep A, Hep B, Typhoid, plus Rabies if relevant.
High-risk destination (India, Kenya, PNG): $300–$600+. Multiple vaccines including Yellow Fever, JE, Rabies, plus malaria prophylaxis.
Check your immunisation history on the Australian Immunisation Register — you may already have valid vaccinations. Some health insurance extras policies partially cover vaccines. Combination vaccines (like Twinrix for Hep A+B) can reduce the number of doses needed. Ask your GP if they can administer some vaccines — GP consultation may be bulk-billed even if the vaccine isn't.
The figures below are typical Australian travel-clinic prices for the vaccine itself, not including the consultation fee. Prices vary by clinic, region, and brand. Single-vaccine consultations attract less of the consultation cost when bundled.
| Vaccine | Doses | Per-dose cost (AUD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 (0, 6–12 months) | $60–$90 | Adult dose; child dose lower |
| Hepatitis B | 3 (0, 1, 6 months) | $45–$75 | Accelerated schedule available |
| Combined Hep A+B (Twinrix) | 3 | $95–$130 | Cheaper than separate when both needed |
| Typhoid (Vi injectable) | 1 | $45–$70 | Lasts 3 years |
| Typhoid (Ty21a oral) | 3 capsules | $50–$75 | Live; some clinics out of stock |
| Yellow Fever | 1 (lifetime) | $120–$180 | Approved centres only; certificate fee may apply |
| Japanese Encephalitis (Imojev) | 1 | $280–$340 | Live attenuated, single dose |
| JE (JEspect/Ixiaro) | 2 (28 days apart) | $170–$220 | Inactivated, two doses |
| Rabies pre-exposure | 3 (0, 7, 21–28) | $100–$150 | Significant total cost |
| Meningococcal ACWY | 1 | $80–$130 | Required for Hajj |
| Cholera (Dukoral) | 2 (1 week apart) | $70–$90 | Oral; partial protection |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | 3 | $95–$130 | For Eastern European hiking |
The travel-health consultation itself typically costs $50–$95 at a dedicated travel clinic, less if your regular GP provides travel advice. Follow-up doses usually attract a smaller "vaccination only" fee of $20–$40. The consultation covers a destination-specific risk assessment, written prescription for any take-home medications (antimalarials, antibiotics for travellers' diarrhoea), an updated vaccination record sent to the Australian Immunisation Register, and personalised health advice.
Medicare covers some preventive vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) — childhood routine schedule, school-based programs, and some adult catch-up doses. Travel vaccinations are not on the NIP and are paid privately, with the rationale that travel is a discretionary activity. The exceptions are:
Yellow Fever: Only Australian-government-approved Yellow Fever centres can administer the vaccine and issue the WHO-recognised International Certificate of Vaccination. This is why YF prices are higher than other single-dose vaccines.
Rabies: Pre-exposure vaccination is expensive ($300–$450 total) but if you are bitten in a high-risk country, post-exposure prophylaxis without prior vaccination requires multiple doses of vaccine plus rabies immunoglobulin — often unavailable in remote areas, and substantially more expensive when administered overseas. Pre-exposure simplifies post-exposure treatment significantly.
Last updated: May 2026