The average price of a 7-day trip to Cotai is $1,581 for a solo traveler, $2,839 for a couple, and $5,323 for a family of 4. Cotai hotels range from $67 to $184 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Macau International Airport (MFM) are between $709 and $1,073 per person for economy flights and $2,225 to $3,367 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $131 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 Cotai, MO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MFM and stay in a Cotai hotel:
- February 5th to April 22nd (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cotai is usually late October to early November.
Average Cotai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cotai for a week is $1,222-$2,440($175-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $923 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cotai for a week is $2,696-$4,580($385-$654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,846 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cotai for a week is $3,970-$8,560($567-$1,223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,692 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cotai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cotai? The cheapest trip to Cotai is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $57.
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 Cotai for a week is $722-$1,717($103-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $923 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 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 Cotai for a week is $1,324-$3,032($189-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,846 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 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 Cotai for a week is $2,600-$6,064($371-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,692 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cotai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cotai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cotai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cotai for a week is $2,912-$8,644($416-$1,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $262 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,177 to $2,058 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $184 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cotai for a week is $5,062-$12,536($723-$1,791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $524 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,354 to $4,116 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $184 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cotai for a week is $10,124-$22,222($1,446-$3,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $1,048 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,708 to $8,232 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $368 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cotai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cotai is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cotai 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.
Cotai 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 Cotai 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 Cotai.
Flight Costs to Cotai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,073 average in early to mid July to a low of $709 in late October to early November. Median flight price is $426. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cotai our data includes 100 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cotai from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,930 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) in Manila (the Philippines) at an average of just $102.
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 Cotai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Cotai can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $842 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.