The average price of a 7-day trip to Bunaken is $2,205 for a solo traveler, $3,960 for a couple, and $7,424 for a family of 4. Bunaken hotels range from $46 to $211 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $40 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) are between $1,636 and $2,685 per person for economy flights and $5,134 to $8,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $66 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 Bunaken, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDC and stay in a Bunaken hotel:
- January 8th to April 29th
- October 8th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bunaken is usually late March.
Average Bunaken Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bunaken for a week is $1,340-$3,296($191-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $2,390 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bunaken for a week is $4,024-$6,738($575-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $4,780 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bunaken for a week is $4,862-$12,296($695-$1,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,472 to $9,560 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bunaken
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bunaken? The cheapest trip to Bunaken is about $159 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 36% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $40.
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 Bunaken for a week is $1,114-$2,935($159-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $2,390 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bunaken for a week is $2,108-$5,570($301-$796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $4,780 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bunaken for a week is $4,144-$11,092($592-$1,585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,472 to $9,560 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Bunaken cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bunaken Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bunaken.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bunaken for a week is $3,206-$11,264($458-$1,609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $6,812 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bunaken for a week is $5,782-$19,000($826-$2,714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,976 to $13,624 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bunaken for a week is $11,564-$36,236($1,652-$5,177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,952 to $27,248 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $422 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bunaken Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bunaken is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Bunaken due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bunaken 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 Bunaken 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bunaken.
Flight Costs to Bunaken
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,685 average in early July to a low of $1,636 in late March. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bunaken our data includes 38 originating airports, and 46 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bunaken from an airport like Shimojishima (SHI) in Shimojishima (Japan) for an average $10,529 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Naha (NAH) in Naha (Indonesia) at an average of just $99.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bunaken, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,049, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Bunaken can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $526 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.