The average price of a 7-day trip to Chiayi is $561 for a solo traveler, $1,008 for a couple, and $1,889 for a family of 4. Chiayi hotels range from $36 to $164 per night with an average of $49, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chiayi Airport (CYI) are between $88 and $101 per person for economy flights and $276 to $317 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $46 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 Chiayi, TW

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CYI and stay in a Chiayi hotel:

  • January 29th to April 29th (except the weeks of March 26th and April 16th)
  • May 28th to July 1st (except the week of June 4th)
  • October 29th to December 30th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chiayi is usually mid December.

 

Average Chiayi Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Chiayi for a week is $484-$818($69-$117 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $86 to $88 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Chiayi for a week is $756-$1,254($108-$179 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $172 to $176 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Chiayi for a week is $1,504-$2,240($215-$320 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $344 to $352 for economy

Lodging: $72 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $90 to $95 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Chiayi

How cheap can you make a vacation to Chiayi? The cheapest trip to Chiayi is about $43 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% 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 $31.

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 Chiayi for a week is $304-$517($43-$74 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $86 to $88 for economy

Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chiayi for a week is $488-$794($70-$113 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $172 to $176 for economy

Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chiayi for a week is $904-$1,540($129-$220 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $344 to $352 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Chiayi cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Chiayi Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chiayi.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Chiayi for a week is $1,024-$5,881($146-$840 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $251 to $260 for first class

Lodging: $74 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Chiayi for a week is $1,604-$6,722($229-$960 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $502 to $520 for first class

Lodging: $74 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chiayi for a week is $3,208-$10,924($458-$1,561 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,004 to $1,040 for first class

Lodging: $148 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $640 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Chiayi Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Chiayi is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Chiayi due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Chiayi 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Chiayi 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chiayi.

 

Flight Costs to Chiayi

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $101 average in early to mid October to a low of $88 in mid December. Median flight price is $99. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chiayi our data includes 2 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chiayi from an airport like Kinmen (KNH) in Kinmen (Taiwan) for an average $101 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ma Kung AB (MZG) in Makung (Taiwan) at an average of just $84.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chiayi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $12, so you can easily save about 14% 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 Chiayi can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $409 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.

 

 

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