Where Can I Buy Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets for Less in 2026?

Short answer. For Australians in 2026, the cheaper way to buy Universal Studios Hollywood tickets is online before you fly, choosing the right ticket type, rather than paying at the gate, so buy through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. According to Universal Studios Hollywood at the time of writing, 1-Day General Admission starts from US$99.95 online, which it says saves up to US$50 against the front gate, and 2-Day tickets start from US$149.95. Klook and GetYourGuide also list Universal tickets and packages. Save on your trip by booking flights, hotels and activities through ShopBack.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you book or shop online at thousands of stores, including booking sites such as Klook, GetYourGuide and Expedia. You open the site from ShopBack, book as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

Sources. Universal Studios Hollywood's home and theme park ticket deals pages and Klook's and GetYourGuide's Universal Studios Hollywood listings, at the time of writing in October 2026. Official prices are in US dollars and vary by date, so check the price for your day before you book.

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Where can I buy Universal Studios Hollywood tickets for less?

Buy online in advance, pick the ticket type that matches your trip, and compare the official site with booking sites in Australian dollars. Universal Studios Hollywood sells its own tickets online and says its online prices are discounted from the front gate price, with savings that vary by purchase date.

Five ways to pay less:

1. Never wait for the gate. The official site says 1-Day General Admission bought online saves up to US$50 against the front gate.
2. Pick a quieter date. Online ticket prices vary by day and season, so a weekday or off-peak date can start at a lower price than a busy weekend.
3. Get two days if you need them. 2-Day General Admission starts from US$149.95, which Universal says works out from US$75 a day, with the second day usable within 90 days.
4. Price Express against your time. Universal Express starts from US$189.95 including entry, which can save queueing on a single busy day.
5. Open ShopBack before you book on a booking site. If you buy on Klook or GetYourGuide, open ShopBack first and compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

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Universal Studios Hollywood tickets: 2026 prices for Australians

According to Universal Studios Hollywood at the time of writing, these are the starting prices online, in US dollars.

Ticket	Starting price online	What it includes
1-Day General Admission	From US$99.95	One day of park entry; up to US$50 less than the front gate
2-Day General Admission	From US$149.95	Two days; second visit within 90 days of the first
2-Day General Admission (child)	From US$117.95	Two days for a child ticket
Universal Express	From US$189.95	1-Day entry plus one-time express access per day to participating rides, attractions and seated shows
VIP Experience	From US$359.95	Includes 1-Day admission; limited spaces
Annual Pass	From US$219.95 total first year price	Repeat visits, subject to blockout dates

Source: Universal Studios Hollywood's theme park ticket deals page, at the time of writing. Prices vary by day and season, and starting prices are for the lowest priced dates.

Paying from Australia. The official site prices in US dollars, so your card converts the amount. Some cards charge a foreign transaction fee on payments in a foreign currency; check your card's fees. Booking sites such as Klook show prices in Australian dollars on their Australian site, which makes a side by side comparison easier.

What is in the park, according to Universal Studios Hollywood: the Studio Tour behind the scenes of working film sets, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with the Mario Kart ride, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster.

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Universal Studios Hollywood tickets: best deals in Australia in 2026

The best Universal Studios Hollywood deals in 2026 come from the ticket type and the date, more than from codes.

• 2-Day tickets for longer LA stays. From US$149.95 against US$99.95 for one day, a second day costs from about US$50 more at starting prices.
• Child 2-Day tickets. Universal lists a child 2-Day ticket from US$117.95.
• Seasonal events with their own tickets. Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from 3 September to 1 November 2026, and Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood runs from 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, according to the park. Event tickets and dates are separate from day admission.
• Vacation packages. Universal sells hotel and ticket packages through Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, which can suit travellers who want everything in one booking.
• Multi-attraction passes. GetYourGuide lists a Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass Plus with Universal Studios, which suits visitors planning several LA attractions. Compare it against buying only what you will use.

Then, whichever booking site you use, open ShopBack before you pay.

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Klook vs GetYourGuide for Universal Studios Hollywood tickets: how to compare

Neither site is always cheaper; compare the same ticket on the same date, in Australian dollars, after fees and after ShopBack.

At the time of writing:

• Klook listed Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, Halloween Horror Nights tickets, and a Universal Studios ticket with an optional hop-on hop-off or celebrity homes tour.
• GetYourGuide listed Universal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror Nights, the Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass Plus with Universal Studios, and a Universal Studios Hollywood and bus tour package.

How to compare fairly:

1. Match the ticket type. 1-Day with 1-Day, Express with Express. A package with a tour is a different product.
2. Match the date. Universal prices vary by day, so price your actual date on each site.
3. Convert to Australian dollars. Use the total your card will be charged, including any fees.
4. Check the cancellation terms. Some listings offer free cancellation; others do not.
5. Compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price. A store that looks a little dearer can work out cheaper once ShopBack's money back is counted.

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Klook, GetYourGuide and Expedia: booking a Universal Studios Hollywood trip from Australia

For a trip from Australia, the tickets are one part of the cost; flights, the hotel and car hire are usually bigger. Booking sites on ShopBack Australia that cover these include:

• Klook for Universal tickets, tours and hotels. Universal Studios bookings sit in the Special Activities category on the ShopBack Klook page, so check the rate shown for that category.
• GetYourGuide for passes, tours and packages that include Universal Studios.
• Expedia for Los Angeles hotels, car hire and activities.

Other booking sites on ShopBack Australia that sell attraction tickets include Experience Oz, mainly for Australian and New Zealand experiences.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of Universal Studios Hollywood tickets

Save on your trip by booking flights, hotels and activities through ShopBack. ShopBack lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Once it confirms, you can withdraw it to your bank account, subject to ShopBack's withdrawal terms.

How to do it, step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for the booking site: Klook, GetYourGuide or Expedia.
2. Check the rate shown on that page, including any separate category for theme parks or special activities.
3. Tap through, choose your ticket, hotel or car, and book.
4. The cash shows in your ShopBack account as pending, then confirms after your trip.

Worked example (illustrative prices, not live ones). Say a 2-Day ticket costs A$240 on a booking site, while the same date on the official site comes to A$235 on your card statement. The booking site looks A$5 dearer, but once ShopBack's money back is counted it can work out cheaper. Check the live rate on the booking site's ShopBack page before you book, because it varies and changes over time.

For a full walk-through, see how to activate ShopBack before you buy.

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Promo codes, gift cards and ShopBack

• Promo codes. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Key takeaways

• Buy Universal Studios Hollywood tickets online before you fly; the official site says online 1-Day tickets save up to US$50 against the gate.
• Starting prices at the time of writing: US$99.95 for 1-Day, US$149.95 for 2-Day, US$189.95 for Universal Express.
• Klook and GetYourGuide list Universal tickets and packages; compare in Australian dollars for the same date.
• Open ShopBack before you book on a booking site, and compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.
• Book with no promo code on Klook and Expedia if you want the order to qualify.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Universal Studios Hollywood tickets for less?

From Australia, buy online before you fly rather than at the gate. According to Universal Studios Hollywood at the time of writing, 1-Day General Admission starts from US$99.95 online, up to US$50 less than the front gate, and 2-Day tickets start from US$149.95. Klook and GetYourGuide also list Universal tickets and packages; open ShopBack first and compare the price after ShopBack.

How much are Universal Studios Hollywood tickets in 2026?

According to the official site at the time of writing, 1-Day General Admission starts from US$99.95, 2-Day General Admission from US$149.95, Universal Express from US$189.95 and the VIP Experience from US$359.95. Online prices vary by day and season, so the price for your date may be higher than the starting price.

Is a 2-day Universal Studios Hollywood ticket worth it?

It usually is if one day feels rushed. The official site lists 2-Day General Admission from US$149.95, which it says works out from US$75 a day, against 1-Day tickets from US$99.95. The second visit must be used within 90 days of the first, so it suits a longer Los Angeles stay. A child 2-Day ticket starts from US$117.95.

Is Universal Express worth it at Universal Studios Hollywood?

It depends on how busy your date is and how much you value time. According to the official site, Universal Express starts from US$189.95, includes 1-Day General Admission and gives one-time express access per day to participating rides, attractions and seated shows. On a short trip with one day in the park, it can save queueing time; on a quiet day it may not be needed.

Can I buy Universal Studios Hollywood tickets on Klook?

At the time of writing, Klook lists Universal Studios Hollywood tickets, Halloween Horror Nights tickets, and a Universal Studios ticket with an optional hop-on hop-off or celebrity homes tour. Universal Studios bookings sit in the Special Activities category on the ShopBack Klook page, so check the rate shown for that category before you book.

Klook vs GetYourGuide: which is cheaper for Universal Studios Hollywood tickets?

It changes by date and ticket type, so compare the same ticket for the same day. Check the total in Australian dollars after fees, then compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price. A site that looks a little dearer can work out cheaper once ShopBack's money back is counted.

Is the Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass worth it for Australians?

For most visitors from Australia it is not the cheapest choice unless you will visit several times in a year. The official site lists a total first year ticket price from US$219.95, against 2-Day General Admission from US$149.95. Annual Passes also have their own blockout calendars, so check the dates before you buy.

When is Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2026?

According to Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from 3 September to 1 November 2026, with separate tickets. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood then runs from 21 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Check the official event calendar for the nights it operates.

How does ShopBack lower the price of Universal Studios Hollywood tickets?

ShopBack Australia lowers the effective price of flights, hotels and online orders after you pay, including theme park tickets booked on sites such as Klook and GetYourGuide. Open ShopBack, tap the booking site, then book, and part of what you spend comes back as cash.

Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same Universal Studios Hollywood booking?

No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Ticket prices, ticket types, event dates and booking site listings vary by date and change often; check Universal Studios Hollywood's own site before you book. Prices are in US dollars unless stated, and the amount charged in Australian dollars depends on your card's exchange rate and fees. The worked example uses illustrative prices. ShopBack rates and terms vary by booking site and over time; check the current rate on each booking site's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.