The average price of a 7-day trip to Easter Island is $2,070 for a solo traveler, $3,718 for a couple, and $6,970 for a family of 4. Easter Island hotels range from $75 to $341 per night with an average of $145, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) are between $1,113 and $1,606 per person for economy flights and $3,493 to $5,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $121 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 Easter Island, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SCL and stay in a Easter Island hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th
- May 14th to June 17th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of September 3rd and September 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Easter Island is usually late August to early September.
Average Easter Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Easter Island for a week is $1,525-$3,002($218-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $581 to $1,285 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Easter Island for a week is $3,604-$5,776($515-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $2,570 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Easter Island for a week is $4,828-$10,268($690-$1,467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $5,140 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Easter Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Easter Island? The cheapest trip to Easter Island is about $162 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 $60 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 $63.
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 Easter Island for a week is $1,137-$2,224($162-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $581 to $1,285 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Easter Island for a week is $1,914-$3,908($273-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $2,570 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Easter Island for a week is $3,684-$7,636($526-$1,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $5,140 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Easter Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Easter Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Easter Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Easter Island for a week is $3,593-$11,899($513-$1,700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $266 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,627 to $3,701 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Easter Island for a week is $6,172-$17,462($882-$2,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $532 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,254 to $7,402 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Easter Island for a week is $12,344-$32,392($1,763-$4,627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $1,064 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,508 to $14,804 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $682 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,690 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Easter Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Easter Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Easter Island 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.
Easter Island 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 Easter Island 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 Easter Island.
Flight Costs to Easter Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,606 average in late December to a low of $1,113 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,335. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Easter Island our data includes 234 originating airports, and 84 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Easter Island from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $16,163 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Florida (LSC) in La Serena (Chile) at an average of just $49.
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 Easter Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $492, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Easter Island can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $851 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.