The average price of a 7-day trip to Alotau is $2,010 for a solo traveler, $3,610 for a couple, and $6,768 for a family of 4. Alotau hotels range from $32 to $146 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Moresby International Airport (POM) are between $1,512 and $2,408 per person for economy flights and $4,745 to $7,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $55 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Alotau, PG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POM and stay in a Alotau hotel:
- February 19th to July 15th (except the week of March 5th)
- August 20th to September 2nd
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alotau is usually early November.
Average Alotau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alotau for a week is $1,323-$2,906($189-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,119 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alotau for a week is $3,676-$5,988($525-$855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,238 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alotau for a week is $4,800-$10,664($686-$1,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,476 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $107 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alotau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alotau? The cheapest trip to Alotau is about $159 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $26.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Alotau for a week is $1,114-$3,427($159-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,119 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alotau for a week is $2,072-$5,714($296-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,238 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alotau for a week is $4,144-$10,972($592-$1,567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,476 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Alotau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alotau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alotau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alotau for a week is $3,102-$10,576($443-$1,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,264 to $6,103 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $146 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alotau for a week is $5,772-$17,372($825-$2,482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,528 to $12,206 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $146 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alotau for a week is $11,544-$32,854($1,649-$4,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,056 to $24,412 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $292 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alotau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alotau is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alotau due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Alotau Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Alotau hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Alotau.
Flight Costs to Alotau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,408 average in late December to a low of $1,512 in early November. Median flight price is $1,759. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alotau our data includes 72 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alotau from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $10,792 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Girua (PNP) in Popondetta (Papua New Guinea) at an average of just $236.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alotau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $897, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Alotau can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $364 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.