The average price of a 7-day trip to Dumaguete is $3,860 for a solo traveler, $6,933 for a couple, and $12,997 for a family of 4. Dumaguete hotels range from $22 to $200 per night with an average of $24, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $200 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dumaguete Airport (DGT) are between $4,184 and $5,647 per person for economy flights and $13,129 to $17,720 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $62 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 Dumaguete, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DGT and stay in a Dumaguete hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- March 12th to March 25th
- August 6th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dumaguete is usually early October.
Average Dumaguete Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dumaguete for a week is $2,521-$5,383($360-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,124 to $4,631 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dumaguete for a week is $8,940-$12,480($1,277-$1,783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,248 to $9,262 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dumaguete for a week is $9,556-$20,788($1,365-$2,970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,496 to $18,524 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $88 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dumaguete
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dumaguete? The cheapest trip to Dumaguete is about $334 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 $200 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 $19.
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 Dumaguete for a week is $2,336-$6,147($334-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,124 to $4,631 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dumaguete for a week is $4,558-$10,974($651-$1,568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,248 to $9,262 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dumaguete for a week is $9,116-$21,288($1,302-$3,041 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,496 to $18,524 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Dumaguete cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dumaguete Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dumaguete.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dumaguete for a week is $5,911-$13,637($844-$1,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,567 to $10,651 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $200 to $360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dumaguete for a week is $10,814-$25,114($1,545-$3,588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,134 to $21,302 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $200 to $360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dumaguete for a week is $21,532-$49,364($3,076-$7,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $18,268 to $42,604 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dumaguete Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dumaguete is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dumaguete 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.
Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Dumaguete.
Flight Costs to Dumaguete
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,647 average in late December to a low of $4,184 in early October. Median flight price is $4,665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dumaguete our data includes 23 originating airports, and 28 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dumaguete from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,137 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Mactan-Cebu International (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City (the Philippines) at an average of just $63.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dumaguete, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,463, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Dumaguete can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $419 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.