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Student Homestay Pricing
The Australian Homestay Network offers a range of homestay packages to suit different needs and budgets. Each location has student pricing specific to the living costs and services available in that region. Packages prices include internet access, laundry facilities and utilities (e.g. power, water).
Please note: Prices subject to change based on market conditions. Are you a host? Please visit the “HOW HOSTS ARE PAID” page for host reimbursement rates.
| 2024 Homestay Fees Hobart |
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| Matching Fee | $340~ | Airport Pickup* | $170 |
| Over 18s Homestay Packages (Per Week) | |||
| Private Room | Shared Room | ||
| Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$350 | Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$320 |
| Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$380 | Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$350 |
| Dinner Only | $325 | Dinner Only | $295 |
| No Meals | $295 | No Meals | $265 |
| Under 18s Homestay Packages (Per Week) | |||
| Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$365 | Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$335 |
| Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$395 | Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$365 |
| 2025 Homestay Fees Hobart |
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| Matching Fee | $350~ | Airport Pickup* | $170 |
| Over 18s Homestay Packages (Per Week) | |||
| Private Room | Shared Room | ||
| Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$375 | Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$345 |
| Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$405 | Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$375 |
| Dinner Only | $345 | Dinner Only | $315 |
| No Meals | $305 | No Meals | $275 |
| Under 18s Homestay Packages (Per Week) | |||
| Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$390 | Traditional Homestay** 2 meals Monday to Friday, 3 meals on weekends |
$360 |
| Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$420 | Complete Homestay 3 meals, 7 days per week |
$390 |
~ Matching Fee of $380 (2024) / $390 (2025) may apply for High School students where additional services are provided.
*Daily Transport and Airport Transfers may incur additional fees and are subject to availability. Surcharge may apply to Airport Transfers on public holidays, for arrivals between 8pm and 6am, or for additional wait times at the airport.
**VIP Homestay: Traditional package price plus additional $60 per week. Subject to availability.
Students with special dietary requirements (i.e. Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free, Vegetarian or Vegan meals etc.) may be charged a fee to cover the additional costs to hosts. Contact your local office for further details.
Premium pricing may apply to some placements and will be advised in your homestay quote.
Prices are subject to change.
AHN places students based on preferences and availability of matching hosts with regard to proximity to their place of study. Applications received well in advance are subject to higher availability of hosts within a closer location to the education provider.
Matching fee includes:
- Selection and training of host
- System support during application process
- Ensuring that all appropriate authority clearances are in place
- Host residence visit and approval process
- Placement of student (student – host preference matching)
- Follow-up support if required regarding placement
- Liaison with education institution and agent as appropriate
Weekly fee includes:
- Meals and accommodation as specified
- Homestay host additional support for students
- AHN professional 24/7 phone support
- Compulsory AHN contents insurance for students and hosts as per our insurance policy.
- Ongoing monitoring of host suitability
- System access for agents, institution, students and hosts
- AHN project management
- Local AHN supervisor support
Important note:
AHN has been acknowledged by the Australian Government as having appropriate standards for homestay accommodation. Our team consists of experienced and dedicated people using our unique management system, HMS™ (Homestay Management System), for managing placements throughout Australia. We ensure that everyone involved in homestay can have a unique, safe and enjoyable cultural experience. AHN is the industry leader for homestay in Australia and delivers the highest quality of service for visiting students.
