The average price of a 7-day trip to Chinatown is $1,797 for a solo traveler, $3,227 for a couple, and $6,050 for a family of 4. Chinatown hotels range from $49 to $229 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) are between $1,049 and $1,809 per person for economy flights and $3,292 to $5,677 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $91 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 Chinatown, SG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SIN and stay in a Chinatown hotel:
- February 5th to May 27th
- August 13th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chinatown is usually mid to late September.
Average Chinatown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chinatown for a week is $1,113-$2,780($159-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,483 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chinatown for a week is $2,902-$5,552($415-$793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,966 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chinatown for a week is $3,852-$9,536($550-$1,362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $5,932 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $135 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chinatown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chinatown? The cheapest trip to Chinatown is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $43.
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 Chinatown for a week is $814-$2,036($116-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,483 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 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 Chinatown for a week is $1,508-$3,778($215-$540 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,966 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 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 Chinatown for a week is $2,944-$7,556($421-$1,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $5,932 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Chinatown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chinatown Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chinatown.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chinatown for a week is $2,719-$10,955($388-$1,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,526 to $3,633 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chinatown for a week is $4,700-$15,862($671-$2,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,052 to $7,266 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chinatown for a week is $9,400-$28,094($1,343-$4,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,104 to $14,532 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chinatown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chinatown is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chinatown 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.
Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chinatown.
Flight Costs to Chinatown
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,809 average in mid December to a low of $1,049 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $998. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chinatown our data includes 792 originating airports, and 220 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chinatown from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $9,650 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $73.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chinatown, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $760, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Chinatown can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $558 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.